Women and Children

Paul Wirz Swiss, born Russia

probably 1916–18 or 1922

Not on view

Artwork Details

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Exhibition History

Title: Women and Children
Artist: Paul Wirz (Swiss (born Russia), Moscow 1892–1955 Ulopu)
Date: probably 1916–18 or 1922
Geography: Indonesia, Papua Province (Irian Jaya)
Culture: Papua, New Guinea, made in Europe
Medium: Gelatin silver print
Dimensions: Approximately 3 × 5 in. (7.6 × 12.7 cm)
Classification: Photographs
Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1992
Object Number: 1992.417.82
Rights and Reproduction: Copyright Dadi Wirz and Museum der Kulturen Basel.
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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