Erosion, Salton Sea, California

© Estate of William A. Garnett

Erosion, Salton Sea, California

Currently not on view

Erosion, Salton Sea, California,

1956

William A. Garnett, 1916–2006; born Chicago, IL; died Napa, CA; active California
x1971-260

Information

Title
Erosion, Salton Sea, California
Dates

1956

Maker
William A. Garnett
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
mount: 49.2 × 39.1 cm (19 3/8 × 15 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of David H. McAlpin, Class of 1920
Object Number
x1971-260
Place Depicted

North America, United States, California, Salton Sea

Inscription
In graphite, verso: [top indicated] / Erosion, Salton Sea, California / MMA_4_8
Marks/Labels/Seals
Artist's stamp verso
Culture
American
Type
black-and-white photographs, photographs, gelatin silver prints
Techniques
mounting, gelatin silver process
Subject
erosion, aerial photography, rock (inorganic material)

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