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Image Not Available for The old sponge fisherman, who can no longer dive, watches the young divers in the distance.
The old sponge fisherman, who can no longer dive, watches the young divers in the distance.
Image Not Available for The old sponge fisherman, who can no longer dive, watches the young divers in the distance.

The old sponge fisherman, who can no longer dive, watches the young divers in the distance.

Creator Heno
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.3 x 17.9 cm (9 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/2008
Category
PortfolioSponge Fishing in the Adriatic Series 5/7
LocationNot currently on display

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