Framed Editioned Photograph Homage to Cavafy Series by Duane Michals
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Description
An editioned gelatin silver print by American photographer Duane Michals (1932-). "Just to light his cigarette was a great pleasure" 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
Documentation: Signed Origin: United States Period: 1950-1979 Materials: photograph Condition: Good. Fine print, newly framed under museum glass. Creation Date: 1978 Styles / Movements: Modernism, Black & White Incollect Reference #: 665405 -
Dimensions
W. 14.5 in; H. 14.5 in; D. 1 in; W. 36.83 cm; H. 36.83 cm; D. 2.54 cm;
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