Brassaï. Wizards and Phantoms, Graffiti, 1932 (printed 1950s). gelatin silver print, Image: 29.3 x 21.8 cm (11 9/16 x 8 9/16 in.); Matted: 50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 in.). John L. Severance Fund, 1994.189. Copyrighted undefined.

Wizards and Phantoms, Graffiti

1932 (printed 1950s)

Brassaï

Brassaï (French, 1899–1984)

Photography

Wizards and Phantoms, Graffiti, 1932 (printed 1950s). Brassaï (French, 1899–1984). Gelatin silver print; image: 29.3 x 21.8 cm (11 9/16 x 8 9/16 in.); matted: 50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1994.189 © The Brassaï Estate - RMN

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Brassaï
Classification: Photograph
Formatted Medium: gelatin silver print
Medium: gelatin, silver, print
Dimensions: Image: 29.3 x 21.8 cm (11 9/16 x 8 9/16 in.); Matted: 50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: Written in pencil on verso: "OA17453"; in red crayon: "246 [circled]"; in black crayon: "39.5 [circled]"; in pencil: "1932 [circled]"; in red ink: "A.1596"; in pencil: "16 [circled]"; 4 7/16" [circled] x 3 5/16" [circled, measurements with arrows for a publication]"; Brassaï [signed]"; "B 6285-Z / B 9542-2-NY". Typed on label on verso: "Series VIII - Magic"; written in pencil: "Wizards and Phantoms"; in blue ink: "114 [circled[ A1596"
Departments: Photography
Accession Number: 1994.189
Credit Line: John L. Severance Fund
Exhibitions: CMA, September 13 - November 27, 1994: "Recent Acquisitions: Prints, Drawings, Photographs," no exhibition catalogue.
Rights Statement: Copyrighted undefined