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Portrait of Sessi Viegener
Albert Renger-Patzsch (German, 1897–1966)
1950–57
Medium/Technique
Photograph, gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image: 12.1 x 16.5 cm (4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Vincent Viegener
Accession Number2004.2195
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Photography
ClassificationsPhotographs
InscriptionsVerso, stamped in purple ink, top ctr: A. Renger-Patzsch / Wamel-dorf uber Soest I.W.
Verso, stamped in purple ink, below above stamp: Jede Reproduktion / Verboten
Verso, stamped in purple ink, below above stamp: Jede Reproduktion / Verboten
ProvenanceAlbert Renger-Patzsch to Eberhard and Cecilie Viegener, 1950s; subsequently given by Ceclie Viegener to her son Vincent Viegener; given by Vincent Viegener to MFA December 15, 2004.