matted, a Philadelphia Museum of Art stamp on the reverse, 1947, printed in 1970 (M M M, p. 38)

Purchased from the photographer, 1970

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Minor White: The Circle, The Square, The Triangle, January - February 1970

This photograph, on double-weight semi-glossy paper, is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, deposits of original retouching are visible overall. The print is trimmed to the image, with minimal resultant wear and chipping along the edges. On the reverse of the print, '1980-98-53' is written and crossed out in pencil. The print is hinged to a mat. 'Minor White (American 1908-1976) 1980-98-53' is written in pencil on the mat. The mat is stamped on the reverse.
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