John Szarkowski 1925-2007

a group of 4 large-format photographs, comprising three studies of Mr. Bristol's Barn, and 'Catalina State Park,' each signed, titled, and numbered and one dated by the photographer in pencil on the reverse, matted, 1991-92 (4)

Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York

Acquired by Nancy Richardson from the above, 1997

These prints are all in generally excellent condition. Two studies of Mr. Bristol's Barn and 'Catalina State Park' are on semi-glossy paper. One study of Mr. Bristol's Barn is on a semi-matte paper. Two of the prints have a slight ripple along the edges. In raking light, small deposits of the photographer's original retouching are visible on three of the prints. Prints include: 'Mr. Bristol's Barn 3' 'Mr. Bristol's Barn 31' 'Mr. Bristol's Barn 34' 'Catalina State Park'
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