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American Infantryman, Terry Moore, in Fetal Position
W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918–1978)
1945
Medium/Technique
Photograph, vintage gelatin silver print, ferrotyped
Dimensions
Sheet: 28.3 x 27.5 cm (11 1/8 x 10 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jessie H. Wilkinson—Jessie H. Wilkinson Fund
Accession Number2009.2811
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Photography
ClassificationsPhotographs
DescriptionIncluded in "Life Magazine," article titled "American Battle for Okinawa," (June 18, 1945 issue)
InscriptionsVerso, in graphite, center: Battle for Okinawa / Moore hits the dust as shell / screams; Life Magazine publication stamps (1945, 1977, 1977)
ProvenanceHoward Greenberg Gallery (New York, NY); from whom purchased by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (Accession Date: June 17, 2009)