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Ruth Bernhard: The Eternal Body

$225
£172.02
€198.14
CA$315.29
A$352
CHF 184.44
MX$4,308.78
NOK 2,342.40
SEK 2,208.58
DKK 1,478.72
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Hardback book titled Ruth Bernhard: The Eternal Body – A Collection of Fifty Nudes, with text by Margaretta K. Mitchell and designed by Max H. Silten. Published by Photography West Graphics, Carmel, California, in 1986. First edition. "This monograph presents a stunning collection of fifty of Ruth Bernhard’s finest photographic nudes. Known for her timeless portrayal of the human figure, Bernhard’s work in The Eternal Body unveils the body’s delicate interplay of light and form. With poetic insight and a profound sensitivity to the nude, Bernhard invites the viewer to engage with these classic images in a unique and intimate way."
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1986
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Richmond, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5843244731232

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