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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 4, 2024Yes, Holmes & Edwards inlaid silverware and other objects are made with real silver. While the company manufactured many types of tableware, including pieces made of solid silver and silver-plated objects, the American manufacturer's inlaid silverware owed to a unique inlay manufacturing process pioneered by Holmes & Edwards. The process, which was patented by New York inventor William A. Warner and acquired by the firm, involved inserting extra sterling silver into key areas of utensils to reduce wear and tear. Find antique Holmes & Edwards silver and other sterling silver objects for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Edward 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.
- Where was Edward Weston based?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Famed 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.
- What is Edward Gorey famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Edward Gorey is famous for his art and writing. He possessed a distinctive style, using pen and ink to produce macabre, darkly humorous drawings. In addition to appearing in publications such as the New Yorker and the New York Times, he illustrated his own books, such as The Unstrung Harp. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Famed painter Edward Hopper passed away in 1967, his wife, heir to his works, bequeathed their joint collections to the Whitney Museum of American Art. While the Whitney has most of his work, you can still see important paintings by Hopper at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Des Moines Art Center and the Art Institute of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Edward Hopper is a realist painter known for his oil paintings. One of his most recognizable pieces is ‘Nighthawks’, a moody scene that portrays four people in a downtown diner late at night. Shop a selection of Fernando Botero pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Ken Edwards pottery, look at the bottom, where you will usually find maker's markings. Artists working for the maker often hand-paint the Ken Edwards brand name or the initials “KE” on the pieces they produce. A painted animal frequently accompanies the brand signature and identifies the specific artist who produced it. You can find images of all the pieces in the Traditional and Collection series on the official Ken Edwards website; these pictures can be helpful in the identification process. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can also aid you in making an identification. Shop a range of Ken Edwards pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Photographer 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Edward Hopper used a variety of materials to produce his art. His most famous works, including the iconic Nighthawks, are oil paintings on canvas. However, Hopper also experimented with watercolors and etchings. Find a selection of Edward Hopper art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024What an Edward Hopper painting is worth depends on its size, condition, historical significance and other factors. In 2018, his painting Chop Suey fetched more than $91.8 million at a New York auction. Depicting two women chatting face-to-face in a restaurant, the oil painting is an excellent example of Hopper's interest in capturing the everyday lives of people living in New York City during the first half of the 20th century. In Hopper’s vision, the people inhabiting his city and suburban scenes are often lonely, anonymous, temporary inhabitants of sometimes inhospitable environments. When there is no human element, he transfers these qualities to the architecture or even to the landscape itself, using intense light to infuse emotion. If you own a Hopper painting, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Shop an assortment of Edward Hopper art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Edward 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024Edward Hopper's paintings are located in many places. The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City is home to the largest collection of the artist's work. You'll also find his pieces in other museum collections, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York City; the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas; Newfields in Indianapolis, Indiana; the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. Explore a variety of Edward Hopper art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Edward Wormley used a variety of materials over the course of his career. Among them were laminated wood, brass, marble and silk. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently, his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work have an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets them apart from other furnishings of the era. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Edward Wormley furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Edward Weston is a 20th-century American photographer. Weston is known for his meticulously composed and focused images of nudes, still life and landscape subjects, and his work inspired a generation of future photographers. Browse a collection of Edward Weston’s work on 1stDibs.
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