Manuel Álvarez Bravo

mounted, signed and titled in pencil on the mount, matted, an Andrew Smith Gallery label on the reverse, framed, 1942

Originally from the collection of the photographer's wife, Doris Heydn

Andrew Smith Gallery, Santa Fe, 1989

This print is in generally very good condition. Upon close examination, a few scattered yellow-green deposits, likely original retouching, are visible in the center portion of the image. There is a tideline along the lower edge of the mount, which measures approximately 9 1/2 inches. There are adhesive deposits and paper remnants at the upper corners and center of the mount. The edges and corners of the mount are lightly worn. This does not affect the image. On the reverse of the mount are brown adhesive deposits. Two tiny pinholes are visible at the upper corners on the reverse. There is light soiling on the reverse. Also on the reverse, 'MBC/013' is annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil. When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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