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[Woman Standing Before Striped Background]

1979
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: [Woman Standing Before Striped Background]
  • Artist: Malick Sidibé (Malian, Soloba 1936–2016 Bamako)
  • Date: 1979
  • Medium: Gelatin silver print
  • Dimensions: 14 x 8.9 cm (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
  • Classification: Photographs
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Nancy Lane Gift, 2003
  • Object Number: 2003.160
  • Rights and Reproduction: © Estate of Malick Sidibé
  • Curatorial Department: Photographs
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