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Mitchell Funk

Elephants in Mexico, Life Magazine

Documentation

Signed

Origin

United States

Period

1980-1999

Materials

Inkjet Archival Print

Dimensions

W.	60 in;	H.	40 in;
W.	152.4 cm;	H.	101.6 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1980

Description

Done on assignment for Life Magazine, It was photographed outside Tampico Mexico. Elephants were transported to Mexico for rehab after stomping to death their trainer in Oregon. The photographer and his assistant are lying at the feet of both elephants to get this unique extreme close up upward view. There is no digital manipulation in this work.

Signature: Signed and dated lower right, numbered on verso, 3/15, Unframed. Other sizes available, Printed later.

Styles / Movements

Color

Article References

Life Magazine 1980

Incollect Reference Number

216125