Claude Cahun (Lucy Renée Mathilde Schwob)

French (Nantes, France, 1894 - 1954, Saint Hélier, Jersey)

Le Mystère d'Adam (The Mystery of Adam)

1929
photograph | gelatin silver print
This artwork is not currently on view. The museum is closed during our expansion.
Le Mystère d'Adam (The Mystery of Adam)
4 in. x 3 in. (10.16 cm x 7.62 cm)
Acquired 2003
Collection SFMOMA
Fractional and promised gift of Carla Emil and Rich Silverstein
© Estate of Claude Cahun
2003.147
Keywords

portraits, artists, women, wings, costumes, posing


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