Charles, Vasa, Minnesota

Alec Soth

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Object Label

Egyptian potters often introduced new shapes that flourished for only a few generations. By studying the changes in pottery design, archaeologists are able to date vessels to specific periods and sometimes to individual dynasties. Pots like this vessel, with its beveled rim and squat, carinated body, are unique to the Second Intermediate Period.

Caption

Alec Soth American, born 1969. Charles, Vasa, Minnesota, 2002. Chromogenic print, 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Yossi Milo and Evan Smoak, 2004.67. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Photograph courtesy of Yossi Milo Gallery, CUR.2004.67_Yossi_Milo_Gallery_photo.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Photography

Artist

Alec Soth

Title

Charles, Vasa, Minnesota

Date

2002

Medium

Chromogenic print

Classification

Photograph

Dimensions

50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm)

Signatures

Signed, numbered, titled and dated on label, verso

Credit Line

Gift of Yossi Milo and Evan Smoak

Accession Number

2004.67

Rights

© artist or artist's estate

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