Henry's Theory of the Greater Fool
1982
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View on museum website →Medium
silver dye bleach print
Dimensions
image/sheet: 90.96 × 76.04 cm (35 13/16 × 29 15/16 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Department
CPH
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Marc Freidus
Accession Number
1999.121.2
Art Historical Context
**Henry's Theory of the Fool** Robert Fichter, 1982 Silver dye bleach print, 90.96 × 76.04 cm (35 13/16 × 29 15/16 in.) National Gallery of Art, of Marc Freidus into the captivating world of 1980s photography with Robert Fichter's *Henry's Theory of the Fool* (1982), a large-scale silver dye bleach print now housed in the National Gallery Art's CPH department. Created during a vibrant era when photographers pushed the boundaries of color reproduction, this generous gift from Marc Freidus showcases Fichter's command of the medium. At nearly three feet wide, the work demands attention,...