
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.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
A Constant Pursuit: Photographs from the Collection of Ed Cohen & Victoria Shaw
October 4, 2018
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