Acquired directly from the artist, 1948

in fair condition; while overall look of image is good, there is surface soiling, particularly along the edges: scattered stains/foxing, time darkening; a few areas of sheet (center right, lower left and across upper center) where surface is "crinkled" (perhaps due to water damage?); repairs along much of left edge (a sizable area which includes the lower left corner and also in center area)--minor repairs all along extreme lower edge; sheet is hinged to backing with pieces of tape along upper edge, verso
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