Harry Callahan (American, 1912-1999) Eleanor

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Harry Callahan (American, 1912-1999)

Eleanor, 1949, printed later. Signed "Harry Callahan" with a stylus below the image l.r., signed "Harry Callahan" in pencil on the verso u.c. Gelatin silver print, image size 7 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. (19.8 x 24.4 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Slight rippling to sheet, minor wear at corners.

N.B. One of the most significant American photographers of the 20th century, Harry Callahan is known for his bold and innovative explorations of form and content in nature, the urban landscape, and everyday life. This is also true of a series of images depicting his wife Eleanor made in the late 1940s and 50s. Callahan's portraits were not intended to capture personality or emotion but rather to serve as a vehicle for visual explorations into light, form, and composition.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Sheet measures 8 x 10 in. (20.4 x 25.5 cm). No additional issues to report.


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