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Martine's Legs. 1967.

Photograph
1967-70 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photograph depicting the bare legs of a woman, who is seated on a rug and turning the first pages of a paperback book. Her legs are crossed and she is wearing dark coloured shoes.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleMartine's Legs. 1967. (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Black and white photograph
Brief description
Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting the legs of a model who is reading a book on a rug. France, ca. 1967.
Physical description
Photograph depicting the bare legs of a woman, who is seated on a rug and turning the first pages of a paperback book. Her legs are crossed and she is wearing dark coloured shoes.
Dimensions
  • Width: 39.5cm
  • Height: 29.5cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
PH.211-1983

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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