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Image Not Available for For ten years, this holy man has stood for two hours every day in the same spot staring into the sun. Of course, he soon became totally blind.
For ten years, this holy man has stood for two hours every day in the same spot staring into the sun. Of course, he soon became totally blind.
Image Not Available for For ten years, this holy man has stood for two hours every day in the same spot staring into the sun. Of course, he soon became totally blind.

For ten years, this holy man has stood for two hours every day in the same spot staring into the sun. Of course, he soon became totally blind.

Creator Emil Otto Hoppé (British, 1878 - 1972)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 19.6 x 12.9 cm (7 11/16 x 5 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/5660
LocationNot currently on display

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That pleasant after-supper hour at the end of the day when a few more stitches are taken, and the head mistress of the younger girls' school continues the story where they left it last night.
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This fellow lies day by day across the pavement in one of the big cities, exposed to the heat of the sun.
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Emil Otto Hoppé
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Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
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Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
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1930s
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