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Shaving Cream Alphabet

1970 · Photograph

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National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

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“Shaving Cream Alphabet” is a photograph by Robert Cumming (American), dated 1970. The catalog places it within American, with alphabet and text among its subjects. It belongs to the collection of National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and is not confirmed on public display right now. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.

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Artist: Robert Cumming
Date: 1970
Medium: Photograph
Accession number: 2011.93.5

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American Alphabet Text

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Shaving Cream Alphabet

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