Edward Weston Portrait Photography
American, 1886-1958
Edward Weston was an American photographer and cofounder of Group f/64. Most of his work was done using an 8-by-10-inch view camera.
In 1902, Weston received his first camera for his 16th birthday, a Kodak Bull's-Eye #2, and began taking photographs in parks in Chicago and at his aunt's farm. The young Weston met with quick success, and his photographs were already being exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute merely a year later, in 1903. Weston worked mainly with nudes, still life — his shells and vegetable studies were especially important — and landscape subjects. After a few exhibitions of his works in New York, he went on to found Group f/64 in 1932 with fellow photographers Ansel Adams, Willard van Dyke and others. Weston became the first photographer ever to be selected for the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1937.
Stricken with Parkinson's disease, Weston made his last photographs at Point Lobos, California, in 1948. A 50th-anniversary portfolio of his work, printed by his son Brett, was published in 1952. Edward Weston died in his house on Wildcat Hill in Carmel, California, on January 1, 1958.
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Artist: Edward Weston
Exposition of Dynamic Symmetry
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Code and information in unknown hand (possibly Dody Weston) on back of print. Authenticated by the Cole Weston trust on back of print. Unmounted. Early print.
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Pulqueria, Mexico, 1926
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Museo De Arte Moderno, Mexico Bosque De Chapultepec, Exposicion Inaugural El Dia 20 De Septiembre De 1964’ stamp on verso with artist, title, collection, EW birth/death date, number,...
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Neil as a young boy
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unsigned. Stamp on back from the private collection of Cole Weston. The Weston Gallery is owned by Matthew (grandson of Edward Weston) and his wife Davi Weston and we've been dealing in fine art photography since 1975! Edward Weston (1886 – 1958) was an American photographer, and co-founder of Group f/64. Most of his work was done using an 8 by 10 inch view camera. In 1902, he received his first camera for his sixteenth birthday, a Kodak Bull's-Eye #2, and began taking photographs in parks in Chicago and at his aunt's farm. The young Weston met with quick success, and his photographs were already being exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute merely a year later, in 1903. Weston worked mainly with nudes, still life - his shells and vegetable studies were especially important - and landscape subjects. After a few exhibitions of his works in New York, he went on to found Group f/64 in 1932 with fellow photographers Ansel Adams, Willard van Dyke...
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Platinum
Neil, 1925
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on back of mount. Negative Code 25PO. Printed later by Cole West...
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
William Edmondson, Sculptor, Tennessee
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Initialed ‘EW”. From Edward Weston 50th Anniversary Portfolio printed by Brett Weston circa 1952.
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Portrait of Neil Weston, 1933
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Initialed and dated mount recto.
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Cypress Root, Pebble Beach - 23T
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Negative code '23T' which is now housed and retir...
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Portrait of Sisters In 18th C. Costume, 1909
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed on the front of the print.
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
William Edmondson, Sculptor, Tennessee
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on back of mount. Printed later by Cole Weston from the original...
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Tina, Glendale, 1922
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on back of mount. Printed later by Cole Weston from the original...
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20th Century Edward Weston Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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- Where was Edward Weston based?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Famed American photographer Edward Weston was based in California, where he moved when he was 21 from his native Illinois. From there, he developed his trailblazing career that has won him dedicated fans worldwide. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Edward Weston photography from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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