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John Gutmann
'Momento Mori'1943, printed later

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Black and white photograph, overhead view of an archaeological excavation showing a human skull and bones in dark soil, with a person leaning over the edge of the pit from above
Artist or Maker
John Gutmann
Title
'Momento Mori'
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1943, printed later
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image: 9 5/8 × 13 3/16 in. (24.45 × 33.5 cm) Primary support: 11 × 14 in. (27.94 × 35.56 cm) Mat: 16 × 20 in. (40.64 × 50.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of John Gutmann
Accession Number
M.2000.44.27
Classification
Photographs
Collecting Area
Photography