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Chinese Water Torture Cell
Chinese Water Torture Cell

Gelatin silver print

Chinese Water Torture Cell
SignatureNon signé / Unsigned
Period Fin 20e à début 21e siècle
Medium / Technique Silver salts on paper
Gelatin silver process
Dimensions17,8 × 12,7 cm
Object NumberM2014.128.702.67
CollectionMcCord
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso
Status
Not on view

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