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Maker:
Weston, Edward  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 35 cm x 41 cm; 13 25/32 in x 16 5/32 in
image: 19 cm x 24 cm; 7 15/32 in x 9 7/16 in
Object Name:
gelatin silver print
Date made:
1937
Description (Brief):
Edward Weston was influential in the modern photography movement beginning in the 1930s. He is well known for photographing the natural surroundings of his home on the California coast. Weston created striking works of art, some abstract, some more traditional images. A leader in American photography of the 20th century, Weston's prints were first exhibited at the Smithsonian in 1947. Afterwards, he remained interested in the national photography collection. At times, Weston recommended photographers to curators for collecting opportunities, and eventually donated a selection of his work and several cameras to the Photographic History Collection.
Location:
Currently not on view
ID Number:
PG.004969
Catalog number:
4969
Accession number:
210054
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Photography
Edward Weston
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-9840-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1322553