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Imogen Cunningham Portrait Photography

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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Artist: Imogen Cunningham
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 Portrait Photography

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North Coast Native
North Coast Native

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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 Portrait Photography

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Ansel Adams, Photographer
Ansel Adams, Photographer

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

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Martha Graham 2

Martha Graham 2

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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 Portrait Photography

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

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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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Alfred Stieglitz

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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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