
Nude on Navajo
A masterful example of Edward Weston's modernist vision, this gelatin silver print captures the human form reclining against the geometric patterns of a Navajo textile. Weston's precise tonal control transforms the nude figure into an elegant study of curves and contours, creating a dynamic visual tension between organic flesh and the angular designs of the woven fabric beneath. Printed by his son Brett Weston circa 1953, the photograph exemplifies the elder Weston's lifelong dedication to revealing abstract beauty within natural and human forms.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print from The Photographs of Edward Weston, printed circa 1953 by Brett Weston.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs from the Art Institute of Chicago - Online Only
December 22, 2014
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