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Barbara Morgan (1900-1992) Two photographs of jumping dancers. 1940 and 1942; printed early 1980s.

Sold for $1,500 at Swann Auction Galleries on May 8, 2025.

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BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Two photographs of jumping dancers. 1940 and 1942; printed early 1980s. Silver prints, the images measuring 17¼x13 5/8 and 17½x12 inches (43.8x34.6 and 44.5x30.5 cm.), the sheets 20x16 inches (50.8x40.6 cm.), each with Morgan's signature, title, and negative date in ink on recto, and her credit and copyright stamps on verso. Martha Graham - El Penitente (Solo- Erick Hawkins), 1940 * Merce Cunningham - Totem Ancestor, 1942 Provenance From the Photographer; to a New York Collector, circa 1980

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