Rome: Appia Antica

© Aaron Siskind/Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Rome: Appia Antica

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Rome: Appia Antica,

1963

Aaron Siskind, 1903–1991; born New York, NY; died Providence, RI; active New York, Chicago, and Providence
x1987-56

Information

Title
Rome: Appia Antica
Dates

1963

Maker
Aaron Siskind
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
34.2 x 27.9 cm. (13 7/16 x 11 in.) mount: 48 x 38.3 cm. (18 7/8 x 15 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jane Teller
Object Number
x1987-56
Inscription
Titled, dated, and signed in pencil, verso of board: Appia Antica 1963/ Aaron Siskind
Culture
American
Type
black-and-white photographs, photographs, gelatin silver prints
Subject
sculptures

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