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Photograph

1952-53 (made)
Artist/Maker

20thC; Callahan Harry

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
gelatin-silver print
Brief description
20thC; Callahan Harry
Gallery label
(07 03 2014)
Gallery 100, ‘History of photography’, 2011-2012, label text :

Harry Callahan (1912-99)
‘Eleanor and Barbara’, ‘Lake Michigan’, ‘Eleanor and
Barbara, Chicago’, ‘Eleanor and Barbara, Chicago’
1952-3

The tiny figures in these images are the photographer’s
wife and child. Callahan often documented his family,
creating intimate views of everyday life that were
also meticulously crafted and strong in contrast.
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.

Gelatin silver prints
Museum nos. Ph.773 to 776-1987
Collection
Accession number
PH.775-1987

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Record createdMay 7, 2009
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