Distortion #48, Paris
1933; printed (c. 1971)
Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
24.6 × 19.5 cm (image) 25.3 × 20.4 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1973
© Estate of André Kertész, courtesy of Higher Pictures, New York
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in ballpoint pen on reverse u.c.: Distortion #48. / Paris 1933. / A. Kertesz (esz underlined)
stamped in blue ink on reverse l.c.: PHOTO BY / ANDRÉ KERTÉSZ
Accession Number
PH150-1973
Department
International Photography
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