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What type of photography did Edward Weston do?

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What type of photography did Edward Weston do?
Edward Weston primarily did landscape and nature photography, but he also produced a number of nudes. He is well known for his methodical approach to composition and his use of focus. Shop a collection of Edward Weston photographic art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Charis On Dune 237N Platinum Printed Later by Tom Millea
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel, CA
This photograph printed in platinum is exceptional. The image suits the color and style of a platinum print. Printed by a master of the medium under the guise of Kim Weston...
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Mid-20th Century Nude Photography

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Platinum

China Cove, Point Lobos Carmel California
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel, CA
Gelatin silver print on paper, a later printing by Cole Weston With the Edward Weston stamp verso, signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil by Cole Weston verso: PL40-K-4 Comes ...
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

1S Shell
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The most iconic of the Weston shells, throughout 1927 he took twenty-six still life images of shells, including Nautilus 1927 (Museum of Modern Art, New York). His interest in nautil...
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Early 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

2S Shell
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Weston created 2S after his return to America from two extended stays in Mexico between 1923 and 1927. Throughout 1927 he took twenty-six still life images of shells, including Nauti...
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1920s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pepper 30P
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Director, Glenn Lowry: This image of a pepper is one of Weston’s most iconic photographs. Assistant Curator, Esther Adler: Peppers often curve in on themselves and can kind of twist ...
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1930s Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pepper 30P
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Director, Glenn Lowry: This image of a pepper is one of Weston’s most iconic photographs. Assistant Curator, Esther Adler: Peppers often curve in on themselves and can kind of twist ...
Category

1930s Still-life Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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