Bill Owens

29 chromogenic prints, after Polaroid Type 808 prints, each mounted, circa 1973 (Suburbia, pp. 43, 91-4, and 108) (29)

These prints are in generally excellent condition. The colors are somewhat muted. Most of the prints are lifting in the lower right corner from the mounts. Each mount is hinged along the upper edge to a mat. Close up couple (woman with freckles) - There is a small crescent-shaped crease in the upper left edge of print. Couple practicing yoga - There is a tiny chip of emulsion along the lower right edge of print. Women in bookstore - In the upper left quadrant, there is a small handling crease. Two men with birds - The print is lifting slightly from the mount along the center of the left edge.
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