Minor White

2 photographs, comprising Notom, Utah and Wall: New Mexico, each mounted, initaled in pencil on the mount, signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1963-66, printed no later than 1967 (The Eye That Shapes, pl. 147 and p. 264) (2)

Acquired from the photographer, 1967

These two prints are in generally excellent condition, except as noted below. Both mounts are lightly soiled. 'Notom, Utah' - Faint silvering at the edges of the print and an impression in the center portion of the image, which does not appear to break the emulsion, are visible in raking light. There is very minor chipping at the upper edge of the print. The mount is slightly darkened at the edges. This print measures 13 by 10 in. (33 by 25.4 cm.). 'Wall: New Mexico' - In raking light, scattered tiny impressions and a deposit of retouching in the center portion of the image are visible. There is minor edge chipping at the lower edge of the print. This print measures 12 3/4 by 7 1/2 in. (32.4 by 19 cm.).
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