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Todd Webb Photography

American, 1905-2000

Todd Webb was an American photographer notable for documenting everyday life and architecture in cities such as New York City, Paris as well as from the American west. He was born on September 5, 1905, in Detroit. Webb was awarded two successive John Simon Guggenheim fellowships to photograph the pioneer trails that early American settlers followed to Oregon and California. While his contemporary, Robert Frank drove across the country during these years, he walked and photographed as he moved from East to West. Up until the 1980s, Webb photographed and produced a unique body of work, which has attained an important place in the annals of American photographic history. Frequently referred to as a historian with a camera, Webb's rich images document life all over the world. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in numerous museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. His life was like his photographs, at first, they seem very simple, without obvious tricks or manipulation, but upon closer examination, they are increasingly complex and marvelously subtle. Webb died on April 15, 2000, at the age of 94 in Auburn.

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Artist: Todd Webb
125th Street, Harlem, NY
125th Street, Harlem, NY

125th Street, Harlem, NY

By Todd Webb

Located in New York, NY

125th Street, Harlem, NY 1946/1986 Signed, titled, and dated in black ink, recto Gelatin silver print 18.5 x 14.75 inches, image

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1940s Todd Webb Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"The Circle", LaSalle St. at Amsterdam, New York

"The Circle", LaSalle St. at Amsterdam, New York

By Todd Webb

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, titled & dated in ink on verso Gelatin silver print Image 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" , Paper 11 x 14 inches

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1940s Todd Webb Photography

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Silver Gelatin

[The Circle] LaSalle Street, Harlem
[The Circle] LaSalle Street, Harlem

[The Circle] LaSalle Street, Harlem

By Todd Webb

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Stamped in black ink, verso This artwork is offered by CLAMP, located in New York City. Todd Webb (1905-2000) was an American photogra...

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1940s American Modern Todd Webb Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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Find a wide variety of authentic Todd Webb photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Todd Webb in archival pigment print, pigment print, silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Todd Webb photography, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Neal Slavin, Slim Aarons, and Mark Shaw. Todd Webb photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,800 and tops out at $5,800, while the average work can sell for $5,800.