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Rodney Smith Art

American, 1947-2016

Rodney Smith was a renowned New York-based photographer who, in the tradition of Avedon, Penn and William Klein, transcended fashion photography and created fine art.

During a career that spanned over four decades, Smith’s iconic black and white photographs of Paris, New York and French Gardens often depicted romantic, grand scenes or reflected a quiet allure. Smith made photographs of timeless beauty and aesthetic value. His wit, humor, grace and style live on in the photographs he so magically created.

While at Yale, Smith studied under Walker Evans. Preferring to work in natural light, Smith shot predominantly in black and white until 2002 when he first began experimenting with color film. In choosing to shoot on film and develop his negatives by hand, Smith created timeless, classic images that reflect his innate playfulness and curiosity. Smith photographs are instantly recognizable for their classic sensibility and whimsical and surreal visual twists.

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Artist: Rodney Smith
Zoe Balancing Teacup on Finger, Burden Mansion, New York , New York, 2006

Zoe Balancing Teacup on Finger, Burden Mansion, New York , New York, 2006

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Also available to order: 20x20 inches / 28x36 cm        Edition of 25         40x40 inches / 41x51 cm        Edition of 25         58x58 inches / 51x61 cm        Edition of 25      ...

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Early 2000s Rodney Smith Art

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Archival Pigment

Skyline, Hudson River, New York

Skyline, Hudson River, New York

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Only one available Edition of 37 Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

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1990s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Woman with Hat Between Hedges, Parc de Sceaux, France

Woman with Hat Between Hedges, Parc de Sceaux, France

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

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Early 2000s Rodney Smith Art

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Archival Pigment

Samuel from Behind

Samuel from Behind

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer on the recto and verso

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1990s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Zoe Reading, Seated on Bookcase, Long Island, New York

Zoe Reading, Seated on Bookcase, Long Island, New York

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

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Early 2000s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Reed Perched on Airplane Wing, JFK, New York

Reed Perched on Airplane Wing, JFK, New York

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

Category

Early 2000s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Jessica on Rookery Stairs, Chicago, Illinois

Jessica on Rookery Stairs, Chicago, Illinois

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

Category

1990s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Odalisque No. 1, Winfield Estate, Long Island, New York

Odalisque No. 1, Winfield Estate, Long Island, New York

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer on the verso and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the photographer

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Early 2000s Rodney Smith Art

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Archival Pigment

Zoe Balancing Teapot on Head, Burden Mansion, New York

Zoe Balancing Teapot on Head, Burden Mansion, New York

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

Category

Early 2000s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Saori on Sea Plane Wing No. 2, Dominican Republic

Saori on Sea Plane Wing No. 2, Dominican Republic

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

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2010s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Men with Boxes on Head, Brunswick, GA

Men with Boxes on Head, Brunswick, GA

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

Category

Early 2000s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Wessel Looking Over the Balcony, Paris, France

Wessel Looking Over the Balcony, Paris, France

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

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Early 2000s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Reed Leaping Over Rooftop, New York

Reed Leaping Over Rooftop, New York

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

Estate embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by an estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

Category

Early 2000s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Saori on Sea Plane Wing No. 2, Dominican Republic, 2010

Saori on Sea Plane Wing No. 2, Dominican Republic, 2010

By Rodney Smith

Located in New York, NY

state embossed and editioned on the recto and accompanied by a separate estate signed Certificate of Authenticity

Category

2010s Rodney Smith Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

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