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Nickolas Muray
Babe Ruth - Baseball, Sports, Athlete, MLB, New York Yankees, Portrait

1927

$3,000
£2,293.66
€2,641.83
CA$4,203.92
A$4,693.28
CHF 2,459.21
MX$57,450.37
NOK 31,231.98
SEK 29,447.79
DKK 19,716.27

About the Item

Babe Ruth by Nickolas Muray is a black and white portrait of the iconic baseball player. Considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Babe Ruth played for the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox during his career. Edition of 50 Titled, dated, artist name, numbered, copyright and signed by Nickolas Muray's Estate Nickolas Muray Photo Archives. Paper size: 20 x 16 in., Image size: 14 x 10 3/4 in. Platinum print Born in Szeged, Hungary, Nickolas immigrated to New York City in 1913. He established himself as a much sought after portrait photographer and freelanced for magazines including Vanity Fair and Harper's Bazaar. In the 1930s his friends included Mexico's Renaissance artists: Miguel Covarrubias, Rufino Tamayo, Diego Rivera and of course, Frida Kahlo, with whom he exchanged love letters. Muray was also a renowned American fencer, who participated in two Olympic Championships. This handsome and talented artist photographed major personalities in the arts, literature and political worlds.
  • Creator:
    Nickolas Muray (1892-1965, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1927
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denton, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU21515993142

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