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Framed Editioned Photograph with Notes by Duane Michals Prominent Provenance

Creator: Duane Michals
Offered by: Tishu

Description
Artist: Duane Michal (American, 1932-2026)
Tittle: O Tan-Faced Prairie Boy
Year: 1995
Medium: Gelatin silver prints
Edition: 5/25
Image Measurement: 15.5" x 10.25"
Note: Signed, titled, numbered 5/25, and annotated extensively in ink of the poem of the same title by Walter Witman.
Provenance:
Fahey/Klein Gallery, Los Angeles.
Christie's, New York. The Collection of Sir Elton John: The Day Sale, Lots 219. Day Sale. February 22-23, 2024

"O tan-faced prairie-boy,
Before you came to camp came many a welcome gift,
Praises and presents came and nourishing food, till at last among the recruits,
You came, taciturn, with nothing to give—we but look'd on each other,
When lo! more than all the gifts of the world you gave me."

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	wood, paper, glass
Condition:	Good. Fine print, not examined out of the frame.
Creation Date:	1996
Styles / Movements:	Conceptualism, Black & White
Incollect Reference #:	887172

Dimensions

W.	25.5 in;	H.	29.5 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	64.77 cm;	H.	74.93 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.