Walker Evans (American, 1903-1975). Two Blind Street Musicians, Halstad Street, Chicago, 1941. Gelatin silver. 4-5/8 x 6...

Description

Walker Evans (American, 1903-1975)
Two Blind Street Musicians, Halstad Street, Chicago, 1941
Gelatin silver
4-5/8 x 6-7/8 inches (11.7 x 17.5 cm)
The Museum of Modern Art study collection label mount recto; the photographer's stamp and two Museum of Modern Art stamps, with an exhibition paper label affixed on verso.

PROVENANCE:
The Museum of Modern Art, New York;
Sotheby's New York, April 24, 2001, lot 52;
Private collection, acquired from the above.

EXHIBITED:
The Museum of Modern Art, New York, "Diogenes with a Camera III," January 18-March 18, 1956.


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