Title:
Edward G. Robinson
Style: Modern (ca. 1880-1945)
Medium: Photographs, Silver print
Year: ie. circa 1942
Size: height - 7.75 in, width - 7.5 in, depth - 0 in
Markings: stamped, inscribed, Stamped "Louise Dahl-Wolfe, 58 West 57th St, New York City" Inscribed with the title "Edward G. Robinson" and archive number "505"
Estimate: from $3,000 to $3,500
Seller's Description:
Edward G. Robinson, c. 1942
Gelatin Silver Print
7.75 x 7.50 in (19.7 x 19 cm)
Stamped "Louise Dahl-Wolfe, 58 West 57th St, New York City" Inscribed with the title "Edward G. Robinson" and archive number "505"
Born in San Francisco, Louise Dahl-Wolfe spent six years at her native city's Institute of Art studying painting, figure drawing, anatomy, and design. Inspired by the work of a friend, Dahl began experimenting with a camera at 26. By 1929 she had established herself as a professional photographer and married the American sculptor Meyer (Mike) Wolfe, who often constructed the backgrounds for her photo shoots.
As a staff photographer for Harper's Bazaar from 1936 through 1958, Dahl-Wolfe introduced a witty, relaxed, and natural aspect to fashion photography and, in the process, helped "define the post-war look of American women." She also made memorable portrait photographs of leading figures from politics and the arts, "discovered" a teenage Lauren Bacall, and was a pioneer in the technique of color photography.
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