Untitled (Strikes & Demonstrations, nr. 1)
1949
Photography, 15.5 x 22.9 cm.
Materials: ink, paper
Collection: Collection M HKA, Antwerp.
1949 Italy Genoa Harbor Seamen's Strike Press Photo [as indicated on PayPal document], black-and-white photograph, 9 July 1949, 15.5 x 22.9 cm. “Now in its Second Week, the Strike has Delayed Sailing of Passenger Liners and Stalemated Thousands of tons of Merchandise. Seamen are Seeking Unemployment Benefits and Increased Pensions” [as indicated on backside of photograph]. Purchased by Allan Sekula through eBay on October 9, 2011. [NY-1-2 MGS CREDIT (ACME) 6-30-49 (LG)].
On the backside of the photograph:
Jul 9 1949 ROM 908308 NEW YORK BUREAU Strikes ties up Italian Port GENOA: Tugs Lie Idly in Genoa Harbor during the Seamen's Strike that has tied up the Port, Italy's Largest. Now in its Second Week, the Strike has Delayed Sailing of Passenger Liners and Stalemated Thousands of tons of Merchandise. Seamen are Seeking Unemployment Benefits and Increased Pensions. NY-1-2 MGS CREDIT (ACME) 6-30-49 (LG)
Artist's Mention: Not Mentioned.
Categorization by Allan Sekula.
Categorization by Sally Stein.
Exhibition History during the Artist's Lifetime: Not Exhibited.
Iconography: Seamen Strike.
Mention by others: Not Mentioned.
PayPal Proof of Purchase: Transaction.
