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W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918–1978). <em>The Wake</em>, 1950. Gelatin silver print, Sheet: 11 x 13 in. (27.9 x 33 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Philip Goutell, 87.245.55. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 87.245.55_bw.jpg)
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W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918–1978). The Wake, 1950. Gelatin silver print, Sheet: 11 x 13 in. (27.9 x 33 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Philip Goutell, 87.245.55. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 87.245.55_bw.jpg)

The Wake

W. Eugene Smith

Photography

PORTFOLIO/SERIES From the series: "Spanish Village", published in Life magazine, April 9 1951
ARTIST W. Eugene Smith, American, 1918–1978
MEDIUM Gelatin silver print
DATES 1950
DIMENSIONS Sheet: 11 x 13 in. (27.9 x 33 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Photography
ACCESSION NUMBER 87.245.55
CREDIT LINE Gift of Philip Goutell
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918–1978). The Wake, 1950. Gelatin silver print, Sheet: 11 x 13 in. (27.9 x 33 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Philip Goutell, 87.245.55. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 87.245.55_bw.jpg)
IMAGE overall, 87.245.55_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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RIGHTS STATEMENT © W. Eugene Smith
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W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918–1978). <em>The Wake</em>, 1950. Gelatin silver print, Sheet: 11 x 13 in. (27.9 x 33 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Philip Goutell, 87.245.55. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 87.245.55_bw.jpg)

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