Dead Tree, Vermont
Photograph
1945 (photographed)
1945 (photographed)
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Photographer and film-maker Paul Strand is one of the outstanding figures of 20th-century American photography. Following the Second World War, he wanted to create ‘a portrait of a particular American environment in terms of the character of the land itself [and] the people’. This image was part of this project, published as Time in New England (1950). It is a fine example of the beautiful natural forms that often feature in Strand’s black-and-white prints.
Object details
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Title | Dead Tree, Vermont (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Gelatin silver print |
Brief description | Photograph by Paul Strand, 'Dead Tree, Vermont', 1945, gelatin silver print |
Physical description | Photograph of a dead tree, taken from below. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'MEH 99.3' (Written on retro in pencil.) |
Gallery label | Photographer and film-maker, Paul Strand is one of the outstanding figures of 20th-century American photography. Following the war, he wanted to create 'a portrait of a particular American environment in terms of character of the land itself [and] the people'. This image was part of this project, published as Time in New England (1950). It is a fine example of the beautiful natural forms that often feature in Strand's black and white prints.(20/02/2006) |
Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Michael E. Hoffman |
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Summary | Photographer and film-maker Paul Strand is one of the outstanding figures of 20th-century American photography. Following the Second World War, he wanted to create ‘a portrait of a particular American environment in terms of the character of the land itself [and] the people’. This image was part of this project, published as Time in New England (1950). It is a fine example of the beautiful natural forms that often feature in Strand’s black-and-white prints. |
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Accession number | E.131-2005 |
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Record created | February 15, 2005 |
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