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Framed Editioned Photograph Homage to Cavafy Series by Duane Michals
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An editioned gelatin silver print by American photographer Duane Michals (1932-). "After his shower, he dried himself very carefully. and although he would never admit it, it had all been done for my benefit" from Homage to Cavafy Series, published in 1978. Gelatin silver print, hand-written titled on the lower margin. Signed and numbered 8/25 in ink on the bottom of the sheet (as shown). 3 1/2 x 5" for the image size. Displayed in a brand-new black wood archive frame with museum glass.
Michals created ten photographs in honor of Greek gay poet Constantine Cavafy (1863-1933) and his work. As with the poems, these images vary between classical homoeroticism and allegorical tableaux. Cavafy’s poems and Michals’ images are presented on alternating pages. - More Information
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