
The human pincushion, Ronald C. Harrison, N.J. 1962
Diane Arbus · 1962, printed 1962/64
Provenance
Ownership history
- The artist; by descent to her estate, 1971; sold to Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, 2007; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2024.The artist; by descent to her estate, 1971; purchased by Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, 2007; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2024.
Recorded by Art Institute of Chicago.
Exhibitions
Exhibition history
- Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 10 Rotation #25, Apr. 9, 2025–Oct. 6, 2025.
Literature
Published references
- Illus: Diane Arbus: Revelations (Random House),
- diane arbus: in the beginning (Met), p. 186
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