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John Szarkowski, Silver Gelatin Print Black and White Photograph Nature, 1952

About the Item

An early original silver gelatin print by John Szarkowski. Black and white landscape photo of plants / leaves. John Szarkowski is considered one of the most important individuals in 20th-century photography, largely credited with establishing photography as an art-form. Aside from being an artist in his own right, he worked as a curator, historian, and critic. From 1962 to 1991 Szarkowski served as the Director of Photography at MoMa. A role in which he curated shows featuring among others Diane Arbus, Andre Kertesz, Henri Cartier Bresson and Bill Brandt.
  • Creator:
    John Szarkowski (Photographer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1952
  • Condition:
    Excellent condition and recently professionally re-framed. No condition issues. size of picture 23 x 18 cm.
  • Seller Location:
    High Point, NC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3228110412573
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