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W. Eugene Smith - Minamata Series - Jitsuko-chan
Minamata Series - Jitsuko-chan
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Contact: Charles Schwartz
Email: cms@cs-photo.com
Phone: 212-534-4496
Company: Charles Schwartz Ltd.
Company: 21 East 90th Street
Company: New York, NY   10128   USA
URL: http://www.cs-photo.com
Ref.#: 10772
Price: $5000
Medium: Vintage Gelatin Silver Print
Image Date: 1970's
Print Date: 1970's
Dimensions: 13.1 x 9.5 in. (333 x 241 mm)
Photo Country: Japan
Photographer Country: United States (USA)
Description: This image was used in Life Magazine June 2, 1972 on page 76. A portrait of a young girl who the photographer knew well - Jitsuko-chan. She was a victim of the Minamata tragedy and was no longer able to walk or talk. Stamped on verso by Leslie Teicholz, Smiths Assistant and Agent. 1

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