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Berenice Abbott — Edna St. Vincent Millay
Berenice Abbott

Edna St. Vincent Millay

Two gelatin silver prints by Berenice Abbott capture the poet Edna St. Vincent Millay in a diptych-like presentation, likely produced in the 1940s or 1950s. Abbott's signature precision and sensitivity to light are evident in the rich tonal contrasts of the gelatin silver medium, which renders Millay's features with striking clarity and depth. The pairing of two prints invites a contemplative comparison, reflecting Abbott's documentary approach while honoring the inner complexity of one of America's most celebrated literary figures.

Medium
Two gelatin silver prints, probably printed in the 1940s or 1950s.

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A Constant Pursuit: Photographs from the Collection of Ed Cohen & Victoria Shaw

October 4, 2018

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Berenice Abbott, Edna St. Vincent Millay

Two gelatin silver prints by Berenice Abbott capture the poet Edna St. Vincent Millay in a diptych-like presentation, likely produced in the 1940s or 1950s. Abbott's signature precision and sensitivity to light are evident in the rich tonal contrasts of the gelatin silver medium, which renders Millay's features with striking clarity and depth. The pairing of two prints invites a contemplative comparison, reflecting Abbott's documentary approach while honoring the inner complexity of one of America's most celebrated literary figures.

Medium
Two gelatin silver prints, probably printed in the 1940s or 1950s.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Modernist Photography, Documentary Style, 20th Century Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Female Photographer, Literary Subject, Portrait Photography, Black and White, Diptych Format

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