Fox River, Gaspé, Paul Strand; Richard Benson

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1890–1976
born 1943
Fox River, Gaspé, 1936
Portfolio/Series title: Portfolio Three
Where object was made: United States
Material/technique: gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 22.5 x 28.4 cm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 8 7/8 x 11 3/16 in
Mat Dimensions (Height x Width): 20 x 16 in
Credit line: Anonymous gift, © Aperture Foundation Inc., Paul Strand Archive
Accession number: 1987.0278.07
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Exhibition Label: "Signs of Faith: Photographs from the Collection," Oct-2001, Elissa L.Anderson Strand’s photograph of Fox River suggests that the church is the landmark of its village. The church’s predominance on the skyline evokes both religiosity and civic pride.