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The British Shore

Alvin Langdon Coburn British, born United States
1909
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The British Shore
  • Artist: Alvin Langdon Coburn (British, Boston, Massachusetts 1882–1966 Wales)
  • Date: 1909
  • Medium: Photogravure
  • Dimensions: Image: 7 15/16 × 6 5/16 in. (20.1 × 16 cm)
    Sheet: 8 9/16 × 6 3/4 in. (21.7 × 17.1 cm)
    Mount: 15 7/8 × 12 1/2 in. (40.4 × 31.8 cm)
  • Classification: Photographs
  • Credit Line: Gilman Collection, Purchase, Joyce F. Menschel Photography Library Fund, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.100.990.19
  • Curatorial Department: Photographs
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