Ruth Bernhard (American, 1905–2006)

LOT ID: 67406

Classic Torso, 1952

Platinum Print, Palladium Print

6.25 х 4.75 in. cm.

Signed, Signed by the photographer in pencil in the margin. Titled, dated, and numbered '#22/40' in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse.

Edition 22/40

Foundry/Publisher Joseph G. Folberg and Vision Editions, pub.

Lot description

Sheet size: 13 ¾ x 10 ¾ inches / 34.9 x 27.3 cm
Image size: 6 ¼ x 4 ¾ inches / 15.9 x 12.2 cm
Published by: Joseph G. Folberg And Vision Editions, pub.

Note:
Published in San Francisco by Joseph G. Folberg and Vision Editions, 1993. From the editioned portfolio of 10 platinum-palladium photographs of 40 numbered and 8 lettered artist and publisher copies.

Signed by the photographer in pencil in the margin, titled, dated, and numbered '#22/40' in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse, contained within individual printed double wrappers, printed in 1993.

"My quest, through the magic of light and shadow, is to isolate, to simplify and to give emphasis to form with the greatest clarity. To indicate the ideal proportion, to reveal sculptural mass and the dominating spirit is my goal." - Ruth Bernhard

Ruth Bernhard is recognized for her elegant and innovative interpretation of the classical nude. Born in Berlin in 1905, Bernhard moved to New York in 1927 to pursue a career in photography. During this period, Bernhard became associated with the lesbian subculture of New York City, and became close friends with photographer, Berenice Abbott. Also during this period, Bernhard began photographing the female nude, the genre of work for which she would become most well known. After meeting Edward Weston in 1935, Bernhard was inspired to move to the West coast, and eventually opened her own studio in Hollywood. Bernhard is known for very careful studio work, and for a keen awareness of light, composition, and balance.

Literature and Catalogue Raisoneé
Literature and Catalogue Raisoneé
Publication:

Bernhard, Ruth and Mitchell, Margaretta, The Eternal Body, Carmel, California: Photography West Graphics, 1986. pl. 12. Mitchell, Margaretta, Between Art and Life, San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2000. p. 64.
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History and Provenance
Provenance:
Private Collection, Paris
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LOT ID: 67406

Classic Torso, 1952