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Marion Post Wolcott — Selected Images
Marion Post Wolcott

Selected Images

These three selenium toned gelatin silver prints by Marion Post Wolcott offer a compelling glimpse into mid-twentieth century American life, capturing the social and economic landscapes of rural and small-town communities with documentary precision. Printed later from Wolcott's original negatives, the selenium toning lends the images a warm, archival quality that enhances their enduring historical resonance. As a prominent photographer for the Farm Security Administration, Wolcott's keen eye for human dignity and everyday experience is evident throughout this selected grouping of works.

Medium
Three selenium toned gelatin silver prints, printed later.

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Photographs from the Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago

October 1, 2014

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Marion Post Wolcott, Selected Images

These three selenium toned gelatin silver prints by Marion Post Wolcott offer a compelling glimpse into mid-twentieth century American life, capturing the social and economic landscapes of rural and small-town communities with documentary precision. Printed later from Wolcott's original negatives, the selenium toning lends the images a warm, archival quality that enhances their enduring historical resonance. As a prominent photographer for the Farm Security Administration, Wolcott's keen eye for human dignity and everyday experience is evident throughout this selected grouping of works.

Medium
Three selenium toned gelatin silver prints, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Documentary, American, Photograph, Selenium Toned, Gelatin Silver Print, Rural, Mid-Century, Figurative, Black and White, Social Realism

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