dye-transfer print, flush-mounted, the photographer's copyright stamp, signed and dated in ink, and with title, date, and edition 'A. P. #C' in ink on the reverse, framed to the photographer's specifications, 1988

This dye-transfer is in generally very good condition. The colors remain vibrant and saturated, with no apparent fading. The upper and lower edge of the mount are slightly bowed. This print has recently undergone conservation. For a full treatment report, please contact the Photographs Department 212-894-1149.
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Gallerist, collector, and print publisher Martin Blinder commissioned Robert Mapplethorpe to make this image. It was to be used as the cover of the shareholder annual report for his company, Martin Lawrence Limited Editions, Inc. Blinder originally owned both editions of this image in their entirety (gelatin silver and dye-transfer). He gave the present print to Michael Ward Stout, now President of The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, who gifted it to the present owner.