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HERBERT MATTER (1907-1984) Portfolio Print of GIACOMETTI Sculptures
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This photographic print from the portfolios of Swiss-born American photographer and graphic designer Herbert Matter (1907-1984) depicts a series of sculptures by famed artist Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966). Indicative of Matter’s pioneering usage of the photomontage, the sculptures rest on a white background with a height chart indicating their scaling. This original print is sourced from an edition of 50 and is framed in black, unsigned by the artist.
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