Wounded Soldier Praying, Okinawa, April 19, 1945
Artist
W. Eugene Smith
(1918-1978)
CultureAmerican
Date1945
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall, Image: 5 13/16 x 7 7/8 in. (14.8 x 20 cm)
Overall, Support: 13 15/16 × 17 in. (35.4 × 43.2 cm)
Overall, Mat: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Overall, Support: 13 15/16 × 17 in. (35.4 × 43.2 cm)
Overall, Mat: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Inscribed"Engraved" signature LRC of verso, "8516" RBM of verso, Stamp on verso: "This photograph taken and copyrighted credit by © W. Eugene Smith." Stamp on verso: "This photograph may not be repriduced without written consent of W. Eugene Smith."
Credit LineGift of Joyce F. and Robert B. Menschel
Object number2007.12.102
Not on view
DescriptionThis gelatin silver print is of an injured man/solider laying on a stretcher. His head is bandaged and his hands are brought together in prayer.Label TextW. Eugene Smith American, 1918–1978 Wounded Soldier Praying, Okinawa, April 19, 1945, 1945 Gelatin silver print (photograph) Gift of Joyce F. and Robert B. Menschel 2007.12.102 ProvenanceCollection of Robert B. and Joyce F. Menschel, New York; Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Virginia, Gift of Joyce F. and Robert B. Menschel, 2007 Exhibition History'Recent Photography Acquistions," Alice R. and Frank B. Sol Photography Galleries, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, December 12, 2008. "Photographic Histories," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, May 10 - August 17, 2014.
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