MAN RAY | Shadows (from First Steps in 1920)

signed and with 'E. A.' in pencil on the image, the photographer's posthumous credit (Manford M32) and ADAGP reproduction rights stamps on the reverse, 1920, printed in 1972, artist's proof in addition to the numbered edition of 8 (Man Ray, 2011, pl. 58)

This photograph, on double-weight paper with a matte surface, is in generally excellent condition. There are 2 stray blue deposits, possibly ink, in the left portion of the image. This print is trimmed to the image along the upper and lower edges. There is minor soiling along the edges and the corners are softly bumped. The edges of the reverse are faintly age-darkened and there is some minor soiling. The following are written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse: 'MR.064,' and '20 5 x 29 1808.' When examined under ultraviolet light, this photograph fluoresces.
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