Ralph Eugene Meatyard

(Louisville: The Center for Photographic Studies, 1974, an edition of 130), a portfolio of 10 photographs, each mounted, all but one with the portfolio stamp on the reverse, 1959-71, printed in 1974 by Conrad J. Pressma from Meatyard's negatives; together with the printed title, introduction by Van Deren Coke, plate list, and colophon, edition '76' in ink. Folio, beige linen clamshell box, illustrated pictorial board slipcase; accompanied by an illustrated accordion prospectus (2)

These photographs are in generally excellent condition. The following are visible on most of the prints when examined closely in raking light: the faintest silvering and deposits of original retouching. These prints are trimmed to the image and there is some very minor wear to the edges. Occasionally, there is some minor soiling on the front and reverse of the mounts. The plates are as follows: 1. Madonna, 1964 - There is a small circular crease in the right side of the image that does not appear to break the emulsion. 2. Untitled (Boy with Flag), 1959 3. Untitled (Figure and Wall Detail), 1964 4. Romance of Ambrose Bierce #3, 1964 - This plate is not stamped on the reverse. 5. Untitled (Boy Making Gesture), 1959 6. Lucybelle Crater and her 15 year Old Son's Friend, 1970-71 7. Untitled (Figure and Boat), 1961 8. Cranston Richie, 1964 9. Untitled ("Motion-Sound" Landscape), 1969 10. Untitled (Mask in Water), 1961 The slipcase exhibits some minor wear overall and a few abrasions at the corners.
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