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Imogen Cunningham — Datura
Imogen Cunningham

Datura

A close-up study of the datura flower rendered in Cunningham's signature style of precise, luminous black-and-white photography. The delicate trumpet-shaped bloom is captured with striking clarity, its soft petals and subtle tonal gradations highlighted by the rich depth of the gelatin silver process. This intimate botanical portrait reflects Cunningham's lifelong fascination with the natural world and her mastery of light and form.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s.

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October 1, 2013

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Imogen Cunningham, Datura

A close-up study of the datura flower rendered in Cunningham's signature style of precise, luminous black-and-white photography. The delicate trumpet-shaped bloom is captured with striking clarity, its soft petals and subtle tonal gradations highlighted by the rich depth of the gelatin silver process. This intimate botanical portrait reflects Cunningham's lifelong fascination with the natural world and her mastery of light and form.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Botanical Subject, Modernist Photography, Modernist, Fine Art Photography, Black and White Photography, Monochromatic Tones, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Elegant Mood, Floral Close-Up, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Female Photographer, Established Artist, Female Artist

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