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Arnold Genthe — San Francisco, April 18th
Arnold Genthe

San Francisco, April 18th

Arnold Genthe's gelatin silver print documenting San Francisco on April 18th, likely referring to the 1906 earthquake and fire. This historically significant photograph captures the devastation of one of America's greatest natural disasters.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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October 9, 2025

Lot 129

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Arnold Genthe, San Francisco, April 18th

Arnold Genthe's gelatin silver print documenting San Francisco on April 18th, likely referring to the 1906 earthquake and fire. This historically significant photograph captures the devastation of one of America's greatest natural disasters.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Disaster Photography, San Francisco, Documentary Photography, Historical Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, 1906 Earthquake, Arnold Genthe

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Art Institute of Chicago