
Mogilev hippies entering a barn, 1978
Maker: Unknown
Date Made: 1978; 1970s
Country: Soviet Union
Materials: photographic paper; emulsion; ink; craft paper; adhesive
Method: photographic prints
Measurements: 3 in x 3 1/2 in
Language: Russian
Genre/Form: black-and-white photographs
Three hippies from Mogilev, Belarus enter a barn, 1978. A man with long, blond hair stands at center. He wears black robes. He walks towards the left, but his head is turned away from camera. The man to the right of him appears to take an awkward step towards center. He faces camera and is slightly hunched over; he gazes towards the ground. The leftmost person, stands facing left and appearing to enter the threshold of the barn. His face is obscured by his hair. The side of the barn enters frame from the left and extends back to the right. To the left of the barn entrance, an open umbrella sits beside a manual lawn mower on the ground. Trees, fencing and a small body of water are visible in the background at right.
Collection/Series: Soviet Hippie Collection
Sub-series: Genadii Borisovich Zaitsev Collection
Accession Number: 2013.1029.0906