Object Details
maker
Weston, Edward
Description (Brief)
Edward Weston was influential in the modern photography movement beginning in the 1930s. He is well known for photographing the natural surroundings of his home on the California coast. Weston created striking works of art, some abstract, some more traditional images. A leader in American photography of the 20th century, Weston's prints were first exhibited at the Smithsonian in 1947. Afterwards, he remained interested in the national photography collection. At times, Weston recommended photographers to curators for collecting opportunities, and eventually donated a selection of his work and several cameras to the Photographic History Collection.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1937
ID Number
PG.004969
catalog number
4969
accession number
210054
Object Name
gelatin silver print
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 35 cm x 41 cm; 13 25/32 in x 16 5/32 in
image: 19 cm x 24 cm; 7 15/32 in x 9 7/16 in
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Photography
Edward Weston
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1322553