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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2013.141
People
Leonard Freed, American (Brooklyn, New York 1929 - 2006 Garrison, New York)
Title
Their arms were notched like a hunter’s rifle. “Show me your tattoos,” I said to the prisoners. They did. A fight broke out. They were a box of matches ready to go up in flames
Classification
Photographs
Work Type
photograph
Date
1976
Places
Creation Place: North America, United States, New York, New York City
Culture
American
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/349566

Physical Descriptions

Technique
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: on verso, l.r., in graphite: Leonard Freed
  • inscription: on verso, in graphite: Book: "Police Work" / 1972 New York City, USA. Ryker's Island Prison / 72-20-9-17 / Leonard Freed / LF-PW-021.02 / Hand printed by Brigitte Freed
  • stamp: on verso: Later Print / Copyright Leonard Freed - Magnum

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Private collection, gift; to the Harvard Art Museums, 2013

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Anonymous Gift
Copyright
© Leonard Freed/Magnum Photos
Accession Year
2013
Object Number
2013.141
Division
Modern and Contemporary Art
Contact
am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu
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