PhotographsPhotographs1935, printed 1940s

By Brassaï (French, born Romania (Transylvania))

A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille is a photographs created in 1935, printed 1940s using gelatin silver print measuring 17.2 x 23.3cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/16in.) Mat: 17 × 14 in. (43.2 ×… attributed to Brassaï (French, born Romania (Transylvania)) — now part of the Photographs collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGelatin silver print
Dimensions17.2 x 23.3cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/16in.) Mat: 17 × 14 in. (43.2 × 35.6 cm)
ClassificationPhotographs
DepartmentPhotographs
Credit LineGift of the artist, 1980
Date1935, printed 1940s

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille?

A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille created?

A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille dates to 1935, printed 1940s.

What material is A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille made from?

A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille is crafted from gelatin silver print.

Is A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille in the public domain?

A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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