Max Yavno

American
(1911–1985)

The Leg
1949

Gelatin silver print
25.5 x 21.5 x 1.375 in.
Museum Purchase with the Charter Member Endowment Fund
2002.56

• black-and-white photographs - Refers to a broad class of photographs having images in gray tones, black, and white, and sometimes one hue (which can result from chemical processes used, including toning, or from aging).
• legs
• night - The period between sunset and sunrise, especially the hours of darkness.
• pantyhose - Sheer stockings woven in one with panties. For heavy, opaque stockings woven in one with panties use "tights (opaque stockings)."
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