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Imogen Cunningham — Two Callas
Imogen Cunningham

Two Callas

A close-up study of two calla lilies rendered in rich, luminous tones of black and white, this photograph showcases Cunningham's mastery of botanical form and light. The elegant curves and sculptural quality of the flowers are highlighted through precise tonal contrasts, drawing attention to the natural geometry inherent in the blooms. Cunningham's intimate framing transforms the familiar flowers into an exploration of abstract shape and organic beauty.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1964.

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Photographs from the Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago

October 1, 2014

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Imogen Cunningham, Two Callas

A close-up study of two calla lilies rendered in rich, luminous tones of black and white, this photograph showcases Cunningham's mastery of botanical form and light. The elegant curves and sculptural quality of the flowers are highlighted through precise tonal contrasts, drawing attention to the natural geometry inherent in the blooms. Cunningham's intimate framing transforms the familiar flowers into an exploration of abstract shape and organic beauty.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1964.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, 20th Century, Botanical Subject, Black and White Photography, Early Twentieth Century, Gelatin Silver Print, Elegant Mood, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Floral Still Life, Close-Up Composition, Floral Photography, Modernist Photographer, Minimalist Composition, Female Artist, Black and White, Still Life

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