Emmet Gowin

a group of 3 photographs, including 2 of 'Matera, Italy' and one of Edith, the first 2 from Polaroid Type 55 negatives, each signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, and the third a chromogenic print after a Polaroid SX-70, one framed, 1974 and 1985 (3)

'Matera, Italy' - This print, on smooth double-weight paper, is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, an eraser-head-sized transparent deposit of indeterminate nature is visible near the lower edge of the image. In the upper left margin are light graphite transfers from a mat. On the reverse of the print are the following technical notations in pencil: '3' (circled); 'soft'; '10 @ 8;' '+10^2.' This print is framed. 'Matera, Italy' - This slightly warm-toned print, on smooth double-weight paper, is in generally excellent condition. There are light graphite transfers from the mat in the margin. On the reverse of the print, 'EG.070' is annotated in pencil. Edith - This chromogenic print, with a glossy surface, is in generally excellent condition. On the reverse, a small square white label has been annotated 'GOURU' in green ink.
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