Shocking equipment (electric chair style skull cap, metal stick & ball rod in the mans hand – see mirror reflection) is perhaps based on Francisque Crotte’s earlier exhibitions on the treatment of Tuberculosis. Strong image w/ corner chips to 7.5 x 9.5 board that do not affect subject. NYC press archive signature & identification reverse.
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