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Imogen Cunningham Art

American, 1883-1976

Imogen Cunningham occupies a singular position in the history of American art of the 20th century. For over half the history of photography, she explored, with innovation and a new perspective, all the major traditions associated with the medium as fine art. She has been most widely acclaimed for the photographs made during the 1920s and 1930s, particularly close-up images of plants and nudes. She also made portraits which are now considered classics in photography, including images of Alfred Stieglitz, Spencer Tracy and Martha Graham. She was a founding member of the West Coast-based Group f.64, which championed an un-manipulated, direct approach with the camera, or “straight” photography. Her photographs are represented in major collections and museums around the world.

(Biography provided by Weston Gallery)

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Nude 1923

Nude 1923

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Morning Mist & Sunshine

Morning Mist & Sunshine

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"

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Early 20th Century Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Magnolia Bud

Magnolia Bud

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Martha Graham 2

Martha Graham 2

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"

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Mid-20th Century Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Black and White Portrait of an Elderly Gentleman - Imogen Cunningham
Black and White Portrait of an Elderly Gentleman - Imogen Cunningham

Black and White Portrait of an Elderly Gentleman - Imogen Cunningham

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Soquel, CA

Portrait of a seated elderly man by Imogen Cunningham (American, 1883). Presented in a new white mat with black accent. Tag from the studio of Imogen Cunningham affixed to verso of m...

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1960s Photorealist Imogen Cunningham Art

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Sycamore Trees

Sycamore Trees

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Original, vintage silver gelatin print by Imogen Cunningham. Printed by the artist circa 1949 with Certificate of Authenticity from the trust on the back of the mount. Artist Biograp...

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1940s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Shells

Shells

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"

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Early 20th Century Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Agave Design 1, 1920s

Agave Design 1, 1920s

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted 22x28"

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Ansel Adams, Photographer
Ansel Adams, Photographer

Ansel Adams, Photographer

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"

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1950s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

North Coast Native
North Coast Native

North Coast Native

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Pacific Grove, CA

This early silver gelatin print is signed and dated in pencil on the front of the mount with the artist's Green Street label and typed title on the back of the mount. Likely printed ...

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1930s Modern Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Magnolia, variation on a theme

Magnolia, variation on a theme

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"

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Early 20th Century Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Magnolia Blossom, Tower of Jewels, 1925

Magnolia Blossom, Tower of Jewels, 1925

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Hand printed by Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print. Embossed Imogen Cunningham, Labeled on verso Dry mounted 16x20"

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Magnolia Blossom

Magnolia Blossom

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

A stunning photograph for a great price. The original goes for $100,000 +. Hand printed by Imogen Cunningham's son Ron Partridge. Trust print embossed. Certificate of authenticity w...

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

False Hellebore, Glacial Lilly
False Hellebore, Glacial Lilly

False Hellebore, Glacial Lilly

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Hand Printed by Imogen Cunningham. Comes with letter of authenticity Imogen Cunningham Trust stating it was from her files and verifies that it is hand printed by Imogen in 1974. Fr...

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Edward Weston & Margrethe 4

Edward Weston & Margrethe 4

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Magnolia Blossom, 1925

Magnolia Blossom, 1925

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, titled, and dated on Artist's label on verso. Signed in pencil on recto. Artist stamp embossed on recto Gelatin Silver Print Image - 13 1/2" x 10 1/2"; Mount - 15" x 20"; Mat...

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Agave Design 1
Agave Design 1

Agave Design 1

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in San Francisco, CA

Subject Matter: Imogen Cunningham began photographing at age 18 after seeing Gertrude Käsebier’s work. Throughout her career, she photographed a diverse range of subjects, including ...

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Magnolia Blossom

Magnolia Blossom

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in New York, NY

This supremely elegant photograph illustrates why Imogen Cunningham’s botanical pictures are a keystone of modernist photography. In the 1920s, Cunnin...

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Agave
Agave

Agave

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in San Francisco, CA

Imogen Cunningham was an American photographer known for her botanical photography, nudes, and industrial landscapes. Cunningham was a member of the California-based Group f/64, know...

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Two Callas

Two Callas

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in New York, NY

This supremely elegant photograph illustrates why Imogen Cunningham’s botanical pictures are a keystone of modernist photography. In the 1920s, Cunnin...

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Agave Design 2
Agave Design 2

Agave Design 2

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in San Francisco, CA

Imogen Cunningham was an American photographer known for her botanical photography, nudes, and industrial landscapes. Cunningham was a member of the California-based Group f/64, know...

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1920s Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Calla Lilly with Leaf

Calla Lilly with Leaf

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Westwood, NJ

This is a toned silver gelatin print made in late 1980's by Imogen Cunningham son and gifted photographer in his own right Rondal Partridge.

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20th Century Contemporary Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

Alfred Stieglitz

Alfred Stieglitz

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Signed on the front of the mount. Printed circa 1970. Also available as a trust print. Contact gallery for availability. Imogen Cunningham (1883 – 1976) occupies a singular position...

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20th Century Imogen Cunningham Art

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Silver Gelatin

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