Eleanor and Barbara in the water
Photograph
ca. 1952-3 (photographed)
ca. 1952-3 (photographed)
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Inspired by Ansel Adam's great landscapes, Harry Callahan was drawn to portray nature. The figures in the middle distance are the photographer's wife and child. Callahan would often document his family, creating intimate and delicate views of everyday life that were also meticulously crafted and strong in contrast. Although he came to photography relatively late, with no formal training, his work was soon recognized. In 1946 he was invited to teach photography at the Institute of Design in Chicago, the 'New Bauhaus', renowned for its innovative approach to design and education.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gelatin-silver print |
| Brief description | 'Lake Michigan', photograph by Harry Callahan (1912-99), Chicago, ca. 1952-3 |
| Physical description | Photograph of a seascape. In the middleground a woman and child stand partially emerged in the sea, in the background (almost out of the frame) a boy is wading. |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
| Marks and inscriptions | S195 57% F10 (Numbered in pencil on the back) |
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| Credit line | Purchased 1987 |
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| Summary | Inspired by Ansel Adam's great landscapes, Harry Callahan was drawn to portray nature. The figures in the middle distance are the photographer's wife and child. Callahan would often document his family, creating intimate and delicate views of everyday life that were also meticulously crafted and strong in contrast. Although he came to photography relatively late, with no formal training, his work was soon recognized. In 1946 he was invited to teach photography at the Institute of Design in Chicago, the 'New Bauhaus', renowned for its innovative approach to design and education. |
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| Accession number | PH.774-1987 |
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| Record created | August 19, 2004 |
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