From:Nathan Lyons Research Center, Visual Studies Workshop
Name/TitleUntitled [from Plastic Love Dream]
About this objectFemale nude lying in shadows from a window on a bed holding a collaged heart over her face.
MakerMertin, Roger
Maker RolePhotographer
FormatPhotograph
Date Madeca. 1969
Medium and MaterialsGelatin silver print.
Inscription and Marksverso: [pen] 69.10.7verso: [pen] “Casual Heart #1” / From the series / “Plastic Love-Dream” / Roger Mertinverso: [pencil] M575 RM76:031:06
Measurements12.7 cm x 18.7 cm
Subject and Association DescriptionRoger Mertin studied photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology as well as with Nathan Lyons and Minor White. He was a long-time professor at the University of Rochester and also taught at Visual Studies Workshop. Mertin’s work has been widely exhibited and collected.
Subject and Association KeywordsRoger Mertin
Subject and Association Keywords1960s
Subject and Association KeywordsHeart
Subject and Association KeywordsFemale Nude
Subject and Association KeywordsShadows
CollectionCollection of Visual Studies Workshop
Object TypePhotograph
Object number1976:0031:0006
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved