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John Gutmann
In the Background: The Pimp1937, printed circa 1973

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Black and white photograph of a child wearing a white mask pushed up on their forehead, mouth open, in feathered clothing, with a man in a felt hat standing behind

John Gutmann, In the Background: The Pimp, 1937, printed circa 1973, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of John Gutmann, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
John Gutmann
Title
In the Background: The Pimp
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1937, printed circa 1973
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image: 7 5/8 × 9 1/2 in. (19.37 × 24.13 cm) Primary support: 7 5/8 × 9 1/2 in. (19.37 × 24.13 cm) Secondary support: 18 × 14 in. (45.72 × 35.56 cm) Mat: 18 × 14 in. (45.72 × 35.56 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of John Gutmann
Accession Number
M.2000.44.8
Classification
Photographs
Collecting Area
Photography
Copyright
© 1998 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents