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Image Not Available for A life of peace and contentment is reflected in this monk's face.
A life of peace and contentment is reflected in this monk's face.
Image Not Available for A life of peace and contentment is reflected in this monk's face.

A life of peace and contentment is reflected in this monk's face.

Creator Walter/Lueders Süssmann (German, 1918 - 2001)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.6 x 17.8 cm (9 5/16 x 7 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/9076
    LocationNot currently on display

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