David Goldblatt

Blanketed Man at the Trading Store. Hobeni, Bomvanaland, Transkei

1975, printed 2013

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Artist: David Goldblatt 1930–2018
Medium: Photograph, gelatin silver print on paper
Dimensions: Image: 364 x 358 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased using funds provided by the Africa Acquisitions Committee 2013
Reference: P80502

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