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The Letter, 1948

William Witt

Artwork Details

The Letter, 1948
1948
William Witt
gelatin silver print on paper
17 in x 14 in (43.18 cm x 35.56 cm);13 ⅞ in x 11 ⅛ in (35.24 cm x 28.26 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Agah, Class of 1989 (BBA)
2017/2.302

Description

Physical Description:

An old woman sits near a window and radiator, reading a letter held in her left hand. She wears a dress printed with tiny flowers. On the the wallpapered wall behind her, a plaque reads "... And Today and Forever."

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