Weegee (American, 1899-1968). The Critic, (Mrs. Leonora Warner and Her Mother, Mrs. George Washington Cavanaugh, Attending... (Total: 2 )

Description

Weegee (American, 1899-1968)
The Critic, (Mrs. Leonora Warner and Her Mother, Mrs. George Washington Cavanaugh, Attending Opening Night at the Metropolitan Opera), 1943
Gelatin silver print, printed 1952
10-3/4 x 13-3/8 inches (27.3 x 34.0 cm) (image)
15 x 17-1/4 inches (mount)
Clipped signature affixed to frame, verso.

PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Private collection, 1952;
Private collection, by descent of the above.

This lot is accompanied by two additional 8 x 10 inches photographs taken June 29, 1952 at lunch in Detroit where Weegee presented the owner's father with this photograph of The Critic.


More information about Weegee. See also: Fellig, Arthur H., Fellig, Arthur Artist.

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