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Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali, 1970

  • Yousuf Karsh, Canadian, 1908 - 2002

Gelatin silver print

  • Overall (print): 23 1/2 × 19 3/4 inches (59.7 × 50.2 cm) Overall (supporting board): 29 7/8 × 24 inches (75.9 × 61 cm)

Gift of Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh in honor of Governor James and Mrs. Janet Blanchard

1999.135.1

Department

Prints, Drawings & Photographs

Details

Signed on mount, in black pen and ink, lower left: Y Karsh

1999-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)

Yousuf Karsh, Muhammad Ali, 1970, gelatin silver print. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh in honor of Governor James and Mrs. Janet Blanchard, 1999.135.1.

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