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Charles Weidman, Lynchtown (Bea Seckler Solo)

1938

Barbara Morgan

(American, 1900–1992)
Culture
America
Medium
gelatin silver print
Measurements
Image: 34.2 x 26.4 cm (13 7/16 x 10 3/8 in.); Matted: 55.9 x 45.7 cm (22 x 18 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph M. Erdelac 1992.215
Copyright
Reproduced with permission from the Willard and Barbara Morgan Archives
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented black-and-white photograph depicts a barefoot figure with light skin tone dancing on a dark, wood-planked floor. Balanced on one foot, they kick their leg toward our right, sending fabric billowing behind them. One arm reaches upward toward our right, while the other stretches toward our left. Light from our right highlights the figure's face and torso, casting a shadow toward our left against dark, vertical background elements.

Charles Weidman, Lynchtown (Bea Seckler Solo)

1938

Barbara Morgan

(American, 1900–1992)
America

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