Alfred Gescheidt - The Dollar Problem

Surrealist black-and-white portrait by American photographer Alfred Gescheidt, titled "The Dollar Problem," American photographer Gescheidt's work is part of the permanent collections of MOMA and The International Center of Photography due his satirical and humorous approach to photography, often utilizing darkroom manipulation to create witty visual metaphors regarding mid-century American life and capitalism. This specific piece captures the 1960s preoccupation with financial status and the "mystery ingredient" of a man's wealth.
Specifications:

Photographed: circa 1964

Printed: circa 1964

Medium: Gelatin silver print on ferrotyped fibre-based paper

Size: 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm)

Condition Statement: In good condition with minor editorial signs of use.

Verso Details
The reverse side of the photograph contains several significant markings that establish its provenance and editorial history including "Original"

Typed Caption: A paper sniped attached to the center reads: "THE DOLLAR PROBLEM. The mystery ingredient in every American man's makeup: how many dollars has he got in the bank? Please acknowledge; photograph by ALFRED GESCHEIDT. CAMERA PRESS LONDON."

Agency Stamps: A red rectangular stamp for "MILLER SERVICES LTD." located in Toronto and a blue rectangular stamp for "CAMERA PRESS LTD." based in London.

Archival Notations: A red "ON LOAN" stamp indicates the photograph was a valuable original.