My Father Went to War

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Contemporary Art

Artist

Carrie Mae Weems

Title

My Father Went to War

Place

United States (Object made in)

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Made 1986–1987

Medium

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions

43.2 × 30.5 cm (17 × 12 in.)

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Reference Number

2014.1058

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