Art & culture
Marcel Duhamel’s long Photomaton strip
A narrow object with a specific collection reference.
The Centre Pompidou’s record identifies Marcel Duhamel in a strip attributed to PHOTOMATON.
A measured object
The gelatin silver print is dated around 1929 and measures 21.5 × 3.8 cm. The inventory number AM 2003-288 (7) identifies this particular object. It belongs to Le groupe surréaliste and was purchased in 2003, according to the catalogue. Those dates describe different events.
Evidence: Collection record
Preserve the strip’s shape
A tall sequence may be cropped into a square when shared online, losing its original format. For research, consult the linked complete-object record and note dimensions separately from a screen reproduction. Do not infer the physical length from the size of a thumbnail or modern repost.
Sources & further reading
Sources for the specific facts and product descriptions above. Our worked examples, interpretations and practical suggestions are original editorial guidance.
- Centre Pompidou — Marcel Duhamel, photomaton portrait (circa 1929)Collection record