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Edward Weston Still-life Photography

American, 1886-1958

Edward Weston was an American photographer and cofounder of Group f/64. Most of his work was done using an 8-by-10-inch view camera.

In 1902, Weston received his first camera for his 16th birthday, a Kodak Bull's-Eye #2, and began taking photographs in parks in Chicago and at his aunt's farm. The young Weston met with quick success, and his photographs were already being exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute merely a year later, in 1903. Weston worked mainly with nudes, still life — his shells and vegetable studies were especially important — and landscape subjects. After a few exhibitions of his works in New York, he went on to found Group f/64 in 1932 with fellow photographers Ansel Adams, Willard van Dyke and others. Weston became the first photographer ever to be selected for the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1937.

Stricken with Parkinson's disease, Weston made his last photographs at Point Lobos, California, in 1948. A 50th-anniversary portfolio of his work, printed by his son Brett, was published in 1952. Edward Weston died in his house on Wildcat Hill in Carmel, California, on January 1, 1958.

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Artist: Edward Weston
Kelp ~ 12K
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled and dated with artists reference number and stamped on the back of the mount. Printed and signed by Cole Weston.
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1930s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Meyer’s Ranch
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled and dated with artists reference number and stamped on the back of the mount and signed by Cole Weston. This piece was loaned to Art in Embassies tour.
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1930s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

1S Shell
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The most iconic of the Weston shells, throughout 1927 he took twenty-six still life images of shells, including Nautilus 1927 (Museum of Modern Art, New York). His interest in nautil...
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Early 20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

2S Shell
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Weston created 2S after his return to America from two extended stays in Mexico between 1923 and 1927. Throughout 1927 he took twenty-six still life images of shells, including Nauti...
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1920s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pepper 30P
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Director, Glenn Lowry: This image of a pepper is one of Weston’s most iconic photographs. Assistant Curator, Esther Adler: Peppers often curve in on themselves and can kind of twist ...
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1930s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pepper 30P
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Director, Glenn Lowry: This image of a pepper is one of Weston’s most iconic photographs. Assistant Curator, Esther Adler: Peppers often curve in on themselves and can kind of twist ...
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1930s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

2S Shell
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Weston created 2S after his return to America from two extended stays in Mexico between 1923 and 1927. Throughout 1927 he took twenty-six still life images of shells, including Nauti...
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1920s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Desk Lite ~ 18M
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed later by Cole Weston from the original negative now housed and retired at the Center for Creative Photography in Tuscon, Arizona. From the Estate of Cole Weston through inheritance with the Weston Gallery...
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kelp, 1930
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on mount verso. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on mount verso. Printed later by Cole Weston. Artist Reference Num...
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cabbage Leaf
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Initialed ‘EW”, 1931 on the front of the mount. From Edward Weston 50th Anniversary Portfolio printed by Brett Weston Printed circa 1952.
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Driftwood Stump
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on back of mount. Inscribed. Printed later by Cole Weston from t...
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1930s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Eggs and Slicer
By Edward Weston
Located in Buffalo, NY
Edward Weston (American, 1886-1958) Eggs and Slicer, 1930 Gelatin silver print, printed later by Cole Weston; signed, titled, dated and numbered '3E' by Cole Weston in pencil and 'Ed...
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1950s Realist Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Shell and Rock Arrangement ~ 15S
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed later by Cole Weston. Negative Code 15S.
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1930s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cabbage Leaf
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
From the 50th Anniversary Portfolio (1902 - 1952). Printed circa early 1950s by Brett Weston under Edward's supervision.
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Willie, New Orleans
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
From the 50th Anniversary Portfolio (1902-1952) printed by Brett Weston (1951-1952).
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1940s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Striped Squash, 1932
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Early stamp on back of mount with CW address stamp. Negative Code 54V. Printed later by Cole Weston. The Weston Gallery is loc...
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Fern in Redwoods, 1937
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on back of mount. Artist reference number RH-R-1G. Printed from ...
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Wing of Pelican, 1931
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, titled, dated with the negative number and artist's copyright stamp on back of mount. Printed later. Artist Reference Number 2BI.
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Piano, Meraux, 1941
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Studio stamp “Negative by Edward Weston printed under his supervision in 1955 by Brett Weston (original signature) Project print #4”.
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

B-PC-9G Palm Canyon, Borrego Desert
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Initialed and dated front of mount. Negative number annotated on back of mount. Printed in 1938.
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Artichoke, Halved ~ 28V
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed by Cole Weston from the original negative.
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1920s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Glass & Lily
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed later from the original negative by Cole ...
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1930s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

14S ~ Two Shells
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed later by Edward's son, Cole Weston.
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1920s Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Eroded Rock, Point Lobos
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
From the 50th Anniversary Portfolio (1902 - 1952). Printed 1950s by Brett Weston under Edward's supervision.
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Toadstool, 1931, 4FU
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unsigned - fine print used for reproduction. From the Estate of Cole Weston.
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Palm Canyon, Borrego Desert, 1937
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Initialed and dated front of mount. Negative number annotated on back of mount. Negative Code B-PC-9G. Printed in 1938.
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20th Century Edward Weston Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pen by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature stamp on back of mount.
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Maguey Cactus, Mexico 1926
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Questions About Edward Weston Still-life Photography
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Edward Weston (1886 - 1958) is best known for his photographs of nudes, natural forms and landscapes, which are largely focused on the American West. His highly detailed photographs have a captivating, dark tone. Weston the first photographer to earn a Guggenheim Fellowship and was best known for using an 8×10 view camera, primarily for his black and white "landscape-like." Shop a selection of Edward West pieces from some of the world's top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Famed American photographer Edward Weston was based in California, where he moved when he was 21 from his native Illinois. From there, he developed his trailblazing career that has won him dedicated fans worldwide. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Edward Weston photography from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Edward Weston primarily did landscape and nature photography, but he also produced a number of nudes. He is well known for his methodical approach to composition and his use of focus. Shop a collection of Edward Weston photographic art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Photographer Edward Weston was best-known for his photos of natural forms, landscapes and nudes. His approach was to take a large-format camera and create sharply focused black and white photographs with no effects used to change the images. His art is known as straight photography and helped change the way photographers of that era expressed their vision. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Edward Weston is a 20th-century American photographer. Weston is known for his meticulously composed and focused images of nudes, still life and landscape subjects, and his work inspired a generation of future photographers. Browse a collection of Edward Weston’s work on 1stDibs.

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