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Photograph, Detail of Mural Decoration: Frieze

This is a Photograph. It was photographed by Leon Dabo. It is dated 1887–89 and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is printed on sensitized paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Leon Dabo.

Its dimensions are

10 x 28 cm (3 15/16 in. x 11 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed, lower margin of frieze: La Vigne - Le Ble - L'Agricluture - Le Travail des champs - L'Architecture - Les Arts - L'Exporation - Le Commerce - La Musique.

Cite this object as

Photograph, Detail of Mural Decoration: Frieze; Photographed by Leon Dabo (1868–1960); USA; printed on sensitized paper; 10 x 28 cm (3 15/16 in. x 11 in.); 1961-5-22

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