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Floyd Burroughs' bedroom, Hale County, Alabama

Floyd Burroughs' bedroom, Hale County, Alabama
 (1936); printed (c. 1975)

Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1975
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
 

About this work

“Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen, evesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long.”
Walker Evans

Artwork Details

Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
26.7 × 34.4 cm (image) 28.0 × 35.4 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
Alabama, United States
Accession Number
PH135-1975
Department
International Photography
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1975
Public domain
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Daryl and Anne Whinney
Gallery location
Not on display

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