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Soviet architect, Constantin Melnikov, at home

Photograph
1972 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black and white photograph depicting the Russian architect, Konstantin Melnikov (Constantin Melnikoff), seated at a table in his own home. The letter K is embroidered onto the seat cover of his chair. He is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket and a white knitted skull cap.


Object details

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Object type
Titles
  • Soviet architect, Constantin Melnikov, at home (generic title)
  • Constantin Melnikoff 1972
Materials and techniques
Black and white photograph
Brief description
Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting the Russian architect, Konstantin Melnikov (Constantin Melnikoff). Moscow, 1972.
Physical description
Black and white photograph depicting the Russian architect, Konstantin Melnikov (Constantin Melnikoff), seated at a table in his own home. The letter K is embroidered onto the seat cover of his chair. He is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket and a white knitted skull cap.
Dimensions
  • Height: 39.5cm
  • Width: 29.5cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
PH.829-1978

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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