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Edward Weston Abstract Photography

American, 1886-1958

Edward Weston was an American photographer and cofounder of Group f/64. Most of his work was done using an 8-by-10-inch view camera.

In 1902, Weston received his first camera for his 16th birthday, a Kodak Bull's-Eye #2, and began taking photographs in parks in Chicago and at his aunt's farm. The young Weston met with quick success, and his photographs were already being exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute merely a year later, in 1903. Weston worked mainly with nudes, still life — his shells and vegetable studies were especially important — and landscape subjects. After a few exhibitions of his works in New York, he went on to found Group f/64 in 1932 with fellow photographers Ansel Adams, Willard van Dyke and others. Weston became the first photographer ever to be selected for the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1937.

Stricken with Parkinson's disease, Weston made his last photographs at Point Lobos, California, in 1948. A 50th-anniversary portfolio of his work, printed by his son Brett, was published in 1952. Edward Weston died in his house on Wildcat Hill in Carmel, California, on January 1, 1958.

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Artist: Edward Weston
Eroded Rock, Point Lobos
By Edward Weston
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Eroded Rock, Point Lobos Gelatin silver print, 1929 Unsigned Signed with the estate stamp verso (see photo) A lifetime printing by Brett Weston, supervised by his father Edward Edition: 5 or 6 prints (see ttext below) Weston negative Numbered verso: "1357" photographer's estate stamp, verso LITERATURE: A. Conger, Edward Weston: Photographs from the Collection of the Center for Creative Photography, The Center for Creative Photography, 1992, fig. 576. Label: The Photographs of Edward Weston/Arizona Board of Regents label affixed to paper folder. Edward Weston description of printing in 1953-54 In 1945 Edward Weston began to experience the first symptoms of Parkinson's disease, which slowly progressed until by 1948, he took his last photograph. By the second half of 1952, Weston decided he should select a master set of his best work. Out of his approximately 3000 negatives, he would pick 1000 and have Brett Weston print...
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1920s Abstract Edward Weston Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mojave Desert Rocks, Vintage Rare Full Signature
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel, CA
Magnificent Vintage Photograph by the master Edward Weston. Photograph is in excellent condition considering it's age. The mat as you can see has wear but can be framed to disguise....
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Early 20th Century Edward Weston Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Coolidge Dam, Arizona
By Edward Weston
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Coolidge Dam, Arizona Gelatin silver print, 1938 Unsigned A lifetime printing by Brett Weston, supervised by his father Edward Edition of 5 or 6 examples Weston negative Numbered verso: "843" on reverse (see photo) photographer's estate stamp, verso (see photo) LITERATURE: C. Wilson, "Edward Weston," California Arts and Architecture, vol. 30, January 1941, p. 16 A. Conger, Edward Weston: Photographs from the Collection of the Center for Creative Photography, The Center for Creative Photography, 1992, fig. 1206. Label: The Photographs of Edward Weston/Arizona Board of Regents label affixed to paper folder. (see photo) Provenance: Edward Weston Estate Arizona Board of Regents Robert B. Egelston (1930-2016), noted photography collector Condition: Overall very good condition. Chipping and bumping in the margins at extreme edges and corners of sheet, not affecting the image. Sheet is loose; not framed. Sheet size/Image size: 8 x 10 inches Edward Weston description of printing in 1953-54 In 1945 Edward Weston began to experience the first symptoms of Parkinson's disease, which slowly progressed until by 1948, he took his last photograph. By the second half of 1952, Weston decided he should select a master set of his best work. Out of his approximately 3000 negatives, he would pick 1000 and have Brett Weston print...
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1930s American Modern Edward Weston Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rock, Point Lobos
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on back of mount. Negative Code 50R. Printed later by Cole Weston from the original negative. The negative is retired and housed at the Center for Creative Photography in Tuscon, Arizona. Weston Gallery is owned by Matthew (grandson of Edward Weston and son of renowned collector and dealer Margaret "Maggi" Weston) and his wife Davi Weston and we've been dealing in fine art photography since 1975! Edward Weston (1886 – 1958) was an American photographer, and co-founder of Group f/64. Most of his work was done using an 8 by 10 inch view camera. In 1902, he received his first camera for his sixteenth birthday, a Kodak Bull's-Eye #2, and began taking photographs in parks in Chicago and at his aunt's farm. The young Weston met with quick success, and his photographs were already being exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute merely a year later, in 1903. Weston worked mainly with nudes, still life - his shells and vegetable studies were especially important - and landscape subjects. After a few exhibitions of his works in New York, he went on to found Group f/64 in 1932 with fellow photographers Ansel Adams, Willard van Dyke and others. Weston became the first photographer ever to be selected for the Guggenheim fellowship in 1937. Stricken with Parkinson's disease, Weston made his last photographs at Point...
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20th Century Edward Weston Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cactus, 20C
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on back of mount. Printed later by Cole Weston.
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20th Century Edward Weston Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pelican, 1945
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on mount verso. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston. Negative now retiered and housed at the Center for Creative Photo...
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20th Century Edward Weston Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Iceberg Lake, 1937
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Annotated with negative number and date, with studio stamp: “Negative by Edward Weston, printed by:” and signed by Cole Weston in pencil. Negative Code E-IL-6G. Printed later by Cole...
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20th Century Edward Weston Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Wall Scrawls, 1940
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on back of mount. Printed later by Cole Weston. Artist reference...
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20th Century Edward Weston Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Artichoke, Halved ~ 28V
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed by Cole Weston from the original negative.
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1920s Edward Weston Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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    Edward Weston (1886 - 1958) is best known for his photographs of nudes, natural forms and landscapes, which are largely focused on the American West. His highly detailed photographs have a captivating, dark tone. Weston the first photographer to earn a Guggenheim Fellowship and was best known for using an 8×10 view camera, primarily for his black and white "landscape-like." Shop a selection of Edward West pieces from some of the world's top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Famed American photographer Edward Weston was based in California, where he moved when he was 21 from his native Illinois. From there, he developed his trailblazing career that has won him dedicated fans worldwide. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Edward Weston photography from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Photographer Edward Weston was best-known for his photos of natural forms, landscapes and nudes. His approach was to take a large-format camera and create sharply focused black and white photographs with no effects used to change the images. His art is known as straight photography and helped change the way photographers of that era expressed their vision. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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