Aaron Siskind

2 photographs, each signed, titled, dated, and annotated in pencil on the reverse, 1954-61, each printed no later than 1972 (Pleasures and Terrors, pl. 150) (2)

Gift of the photographer to the present owner, who studied under Siskind at the Rhode Island School of Design in the 1970s

These prints, on semi-glossy double-weight paper, are in generally very good to excellent condition. The prints' edges are curling slightly. Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation #94 - In the upper portion of the image are 2 pen-point-sized rust-colored deposits of indeterminate nature. Near the left-center margin edge is a small light ink finger-print. The numerical notations in pencil on the reverse of the print read: 'D 94 - '61' and 'B5.' Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation # 37 - The lower left, right, and upper right margin corners are creased, which breaks the emulsion. The numerical notations in pencil on the reverse of the print read: 'D 37 - '54' and 'B5.'
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