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A Couple of German Snipers
Robert Capa (American (born in Hungary), 1913–1954)
1940–50
Medium/Technique
Photograph, gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Sheet: 12.5 x 17.8 cm (4 15/16 x 7 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Paula and Mack Lee in honor of Clifford S. Ackley
Accession Number1999.746
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Photography
ClassificationsPhotographs
DescriptionEarly print.
InscriptionsLabel affixed to verso, with typewritten text, ctr: A couple of German snipers are / brought in by jeep under escort / of a couple of military police. / One of them has a bad / head wound. / D-18; 2-C-I4; 35.. Capa pool photo.
Verso stamped in black ink, ctr: Life photo / by / Robert Capa
Verso, stamped in purple ink, ctr: Passed for publication / 13 / Date / Name [for? written in blue pencil] No / A.E.F. / Field Press Censor
Verso, stamped in black ink, top right: 327082
Verso stamped in black ink, ctr: Life photo / by / Robert Capa
Verso, stamped in purple ink, ctr: Passed for publication / 13 / Date / Name [for? written in blue pencil] No / A.E.F. / Field Press Censor
Verso, stamped in black ink, top right: 327082
ProvenanceSteven Chipman; Lee Gallery, Winchester, MA; gift December 1999.
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