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Unknown — RFK Funeral Train
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RFK Funeral Train

1968

"RFK Funeral Train" is a Cibachrome print documenting the historical journey of Robert F. Kennedy's funeral train in June 1968, capturing a significant moment of American mourning and national reflection. The photograph is mounted to aluminum, a presentation choice that emphasizes the permanence and dignity of the subject matter while providing archival stability. The presence of a Hemphill label on the reverse indicates the work's provenance and connection to the Hemphill art community or collection.

Medium
Cibachrome print, mounted to aluminum, a Hemphill label on the reverse

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October 10, 2024

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 6

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Unknown, RFK Funeral Train, 1968

"RFK Funeral Train" is a Cibachrome print documenting the historical journey of Robert F. Kennedy's funeral train in June 1968, capturing a significant moment of American mourning and national reflection. The photograph is mounted to aluminum, a presentation choice that emphasizes the permanence and dignity of the subject matter while providing archival stability. The presence of a Hemphill label on the reverse indicates the work's provenance and connection to the Hemphill art community or collection.

Medium
Cibachrome print, mounted to aluminum, a Hemphill label on the reverse
Year
1968
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Mourning And Grief, Train journey, 20th Century, American, Somber, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, Political History, Historical Event, Photojournalism

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art