Photo of collection object Marian Anderson, Contralto, New York — Avedon, Richard. Marian Anderson, Contralto, New York, June 30, 1955. Gelatin silver print, 15 3/16 × 19 1/16" (38.6 × 48.5 cm). Gift of the artist, 93.1959. (Photo: MoMA)

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Marian Anderson, Contralto, New York

June 30, 1955

Richard Avedon

American, 1923–2004

Photography

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Maker/Artist: Avedon, Richard
Classification: Photograph
Formatted Medium: Gelatin silver print
Medium: gelatin, silver, print
Dimensions: 15 3/16 × 19 1/16" (38.6 × 48.5 cm)
Departments: Photography
Accession Number: 93.1959
Credit Line: Gift of the artist
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