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Les Krims
The Only Photographs in the World Ever to Cause A Kidnapping1969-1971

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Sepia-toned photograph of a pale sculptural figure leaning forward with mouth open, displayed on a pedestal in a corner room with stained glass windows
Sepia-toned photograph of a nude figure seated on a low sofa in a sparse interior with concrete block walls; a large cloud of smoke rises from a bowl on a coffee table to the right, with mid-century modern chairs flanking the scene and a window with blinds at left.
Sepia-toned photograph of a lawn with a large pile of fallen leaves; bare legs and hips of a figure extend from beneath the pile, while a dark cat sits nearby on the grass.
Sepia-toned photograph of a nude woman standing in a hotel or motel room, viewed from a low angle, with a bright diagonal light streak across a bed in the background and a painting of a rabbit on the wall to the right.
Sepia-toned gelatin silver print of a nude figure lying on a concrete floor surrounded by a chalk outline and scattered papers, in front of a row of vending machines labeled "Cold Drinks," "Cigarettes," and "Fresh Foods."
Sepia-toned photograph of a sparse bedroom interior; a standing nude figure faces a bright window while a reclining nude figure on a bed holds a small camera, strong diagonal light casting deep shadows across the room.
Artist or Maker
Les Krims
Title
The Only Photographs in the World Ever to Cause A Kidnapping
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1969-1971
Medium
Gelatin-silver prints
Dimensions
Unframed: 4 3/4 x 7 in. (12.07 x 17.78 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by the Ralph M. Parsons Fund
Accession Number
M.86.114.1-.6
Classification
Photographs
Collecting Area
Photography