Expressionist Self Portrait by the Author of Tropic of Cancer and Black Spring
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Henry MillerExpressionist Self Portrait by the Author of Tropic of Cancer and Black Spring1958
1958
About the Item
- Creator:Henry Miller (1891 - 1980, American)
- Creation Year:1958
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
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- Condition:Bright, fresh colors; minor toning and surface markings, partial hinges verso, original pin holes; unframed.
- Gallery Location:Santa Cruz, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3443354943
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