André Kertész 1894-1985

ferrotyped, the photographer's credit and '31 Union Sq. N. Y. C. 3, AL5-6492' studio stamp, titled and dated by him in ink, on the reverse, 1933, printed later (Distortions, unpaginated)

Kertész authority Robert Gurbo believes that this print was made between 1946 and 1952. This ferrotyped print, on double-weight paper, and with a 1/8-inch margin, is in generally excellent condition. The following typical characteristics of a ferrotyped print are present and are visible only in raking light: uneven, or thinning of the ferrotyping at the periphery, minor surface pitting, and extremely faint vertical marks on the surface as a result of the print having been placed on a drum for drying during processing. In addition, several small deposits of original retouching are also visible, only in raking light. When examined with a black light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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