Edwin F. Townsend (American, 1877-1948). Marguerite Agniel, from "Body Sculpture" (12 works) , circa 1930. Gelatin silve... (Total: 2 )

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Edwin F. Townsend (American, 1877-1948)
Marguerite Agniel, from "Body Sculpture" (12 works) , circa 1930
Gelatin silver prints
10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) (images/sheets)
Each inscribed in pencil. Some inscribed more extensively than others.

This lot is comprised of twelve works that were used in the production of the book Body Sculpture, by Marguerite Agniel, and show unique hand retouching for the publication process. Body Sculpture was published by E.H. & A.C. Friedrichs Co., New York, in 1933.

This lot is accompanied by a copy of the aforementioned book above.


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