Published in 1975
128 pages
Imogen Cunningham (1883 – 1976) was an American photographer known for her botanical photography, nudes, and industrial landscapes. Cunningham was a member of the California-based Group f/64, known for its dedication to the sharp-focus rendition of simple subjects. In the 1940s, Cunningham turned to documentary street photography, which she executed as a side project while supporting herself with her commercial and studio photography. In 1945, Cunningham was invited by Ansel Adams to accept a position as a faculty member for the art photography department at the California School of Fine Arts. Cunningham continued to take photographs until shortly before her death at age 93.
What is this book about?
A body of work compiled over 70 years by photographer Imogen Cunningham, with 94 black and white plates, and an insightful biographical Introduction by Margery Mann, a long-time friend of the artist. Before her death, she and the author, Margery Mann, spent hundreds of hours discussing photography and other mutual interests. Thus, this book has insight into the photographer’s life.
