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Allen Ginsberg's 1953 William Burroughs Photo at National Gallery of Art

other · 2026-04-24

A photograph by Allen Ginsberg, depicting himself as seen by William Burroughs in 1953, is held by the National Gallery of Art. The image was printed between 1984 and 1997 from a negative taken with a Kodak Retina camera bought second-hand from a Bowery hock-shop. It was a gift of Gary S. Davis. The copyright is owned by Allen Ginsberg LLC.

Key facts

  • Photograph by Allen Ginsberg
  • Depicts Ginsberg as seen by William Burroughs
  • Taken in 1953
  • Printed 1984-97
  • Camera: Kodak Retina, bought second-hand from Bowery hock-shop
  • Held by National Gallery of Art
  • Gift of Gary S. Davis
  • Copyright © 2012 Allen Ginsberg LLC

Entities

Artists

  • Allen Ginsberg
  • William Burroughs

Institutions

  • National Gallery of Art
  • Allen Ginsberg LLC

Locations

  • Bowery
  • New York City
  • United States
  • 222 Bowery

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