A black and white photograph of a man sitting on a stool looking at a flower and a gun sticking…

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Artist Ralph Steiner (American, 1899 - 1986)

Date1935

Mediumgelatin silver print

DimensionsSheet: 10 × 7 7/8 inches (25.4 × 20 cm)
Matted (Inner Matte): 17 × 14 inches (43.2 × 35.6 cm)
Matted: 20 × 16 inches (50.8 × 40.6 cm)

Portfolio/Series"Ralph Steiner, Portfolio II"

Credit LineGift of Dr. Marvin and Norma Rappaport.

Object number2017.9.10

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Copyright© Courtesy of the Estate of Ralph Steiner. The images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextSidney Joseph “S.J.” Perelman was known as an American humorist and essayist for various publications such as The New Yorker. He also wrote screenplays including the 1956 production of Around the World in 80 Days. When Steiner made this photograph he said to Perelman, “This is a foolish thing for two grown men to be doing with their time.” To which Perlman retorted: 'We may be the only two men in the world at this moment not doing harm to anyone."

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