
The Coast of Chile, 1950; and Virginia's Coast
Two gelatin silver prints by Eliot Elisofon capture the dramatic interplay of land, sea, and sky along two distinct coastlines — the rugged shores of Chile and the gentler edges of Virginia. Elisofon's masterful use of light and contrast, hallmarks of his distinguished photographic eye, lend both images a timeless, almost painterly quality. Together, the prints invite a quiet contemplation of the natural world's power and beauty across vastly different geographic landscapes.
- Medium
- Two gelatin silver prints.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs from the Art Institute of Chicago - Online Only
December 22, 2014
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