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The Unfortunate Man Could Not Touch the One He Loved

Duane Michals American
1976
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Unfortunate Man Could Not Touch the One He Loved
  • Artist: Duane Michals (American, 1932–2026)
  • Date: 1976
  • Medium: Gelatin silver print
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 8 1/16 × 9 15/16 in. (20.4 × 25.3 cm)
    Image: 4 3/4 × 7 1/16 in. (12 × 18 cm)
  • Classification: Photographs
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Maurice B. Sendak, 2012
  • Object Number: 2013.159.41
  • Curatorial Department: Photographs
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