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Cape Cod

Harry Callahan

Artwork Details

Cape Cod
1972
Harry Callahan
gelatin silver print on paper
10 7/8 in x 11 7/8 in (27.62 cm x 30.16 cm);18 in x 15 in (45.72 cm x 38.1 cm)
Museum Purchase made possible by the Friends of the Museum of Art
1987/1.260

Description

Subject Matter:

This black-and-white photograph depicts a view of the shore of Cape Cod, looking out towards the sea. Taken from an elevated point of view, we see a lone man in the foreground walking parallel to the shoreline. Horizontal white patterns created by breaking waves are visible on the water surface, while further out to sea, the water appears calm.

Physical Description:

Elevated, distant view of a lone man walking along a beach, with foamy breaking waves visible in the middleground. 

Usage Rights:

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