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John Albok (1894-1982)

Date

1955
Object Type

Photographs
Medium

Gelatin silver print
Dimensions

9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
Inscriptions

Verso:
u.l.: in graphite: 1955
u.r.: in graphite: BE2
c. stamped in black ink: John Albok \ 1392 Madison Ave., \ N.Y. \ TEL ATwater 9-4498
c: stamped in blue ink: © JOHN ALBOK \ 1980
Credit Line

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Gift of Ilona Albok Vitarius
Accession Number

P2013.20
Copyright

© John Albok

John Albok's Neighborhood

September 21, 2013–February 23, 2014

This exhibition features the photographs of John Albok, a Hungarian immigrant who became known for his empathetic depictions of his community in the early 20th century. His photographs blend the relaxed ease of snapshot photography with an engaging documentary style.

Location: Off view

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