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Signed Bruce Metcalfe Framed Art Deco Black and White Photograph "Thistletown"

About the Item

This framed black and white photograph was done by the well-recognized Canadian photographer, Bruce Metcalfe in circa 1930 in the period Art Deco style. Bruce Metcalfe is known for his ability to artistically capture the interplay of light and shadows in his work, which is well represented in this example. This photograph is pencil signed on the lower right side of the inner matting, and titled: "Thistletown Ontario", in pencil of the lower left, which incidentally is a neighborhood in Toronto, Ontario Canada. A print of this image is on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum. This photograph is in its original frame under glass with the original brown backing paper.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Some browning of the original non-acid free matting and some glue residue showing at the edges of the photo as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use. The photo and signatures are in good period condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355221034012
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