Sunburned, GSP #084 (Pacific Ocean)
Photograph
2007 (made)
2007 (made)
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This photograph by Chris McCaw (born 1971) of the sun's path through the sky was created using a long exposure during which the camera was pointed directly at the sun. The concentration of sunlight through the lens was so strong that it burned through the negative, creating a scorched gash in the paper. This innovative technique pushes to an extreme one of the most basic elements of photography: the effect of light on sensitised paper.
Object details
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| Title | Sunburned, GSP #084 (Pacific Ocean) (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Unique gelatin silver print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Chris McCaw, 'Sunburn GSP #84 (Pacific Ocean)', 2007. |
| Physical description | Image with horizon of Pacific Ocean and slash burned through the paper. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Chris McCaw |
| Summary | This photograph by Chris McCaw (born 1971) of the sun's path through the sky was created using a long exposure during which the camera was pointed directly at the sun. The concentration of sunlight through the lens was so strong that it burned through the negative, creating a scorched gash in the paper. This innovative technique pushes to an extreme one of the most basic elements of photography: the effect of light on sensitised paper. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.728-2015 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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