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Imogen Cunningham Still-life 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
Magnolia Bud (uncropped)
Magnolia Bud (uncropped)

Magnolia Bud (uncropped)

By Imogen Cunningham

Located in Carmel, CA

Printed by Imogen's son Rondall Partridge. Hand printed silver gelatin. Mint & New condition. Dry mounted on board 16x20"

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Mid-20th Century Imogen Cunningham Still-life Photography

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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 Still-life Photography

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Magnolia Blossom

Magnolia Blossom

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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 Still-life Photography

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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 Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Magnolia Blossom, Tower of Jewels, 1925

Magnolia Blossom, Tower of Jewels, 1925

By Imogen Cunningham

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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 Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Agave Design 1, 1920s

Agave Design 1, 1920s

By Imogen Cunningham

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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 Still-life Photography

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Sycamore Trees

Sycamore Trees

By Imogen Cunningham

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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 Still-life Photography

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Magnolia, variation on a theme

Magnolia, variation on a theme

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Agave #8, Imogen Cunningham, c. 1928, Black and White Photography, Vintage
Agave #8, Imogen Cunningham, c. 1928, Black and White Photography, Vintage

Agave #8, Imogen Cunningham, c. 1928, Black and White Photography, Vintage

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Early 20th Century Imogen Cunningham Still-life Photography

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