ARTIST: BRETT WESTON

TITLE: 'Rocks, Point Lobos, 1950'

MEDIUM: Vintage Silver Gelatin

IMAGE SIZE: 7 5/8 x 9 1/2 in

DESCRIPTION: This extremely rare, possibly unique, vintage silver gelatin print on semi-matte paper is signed, dated and numbered in pencil mount recto. The 2-ply board and signature on the reverse indicate that this print was made in the early 1950's, confirmed by the apparent lack of fluorescence under UV light. Accompanied by a sheet dedicated by Erica Weston (Brett's daughter): "For Bob and Dorothy with great appreciation and love, Erica". Also accompanied by a sheet titled, dated and numbered by Robert K. Byers in pencil.
From the collection of Robert K. Byers, who was Brett Weston's best friend and longtime traveling companion. Acquired from the artist.

Brett Weston (1911-93) is one of the most accomplished photographers in the medium's history, beginning his career at the age of 14 under the tutelage of his legendary father, Edward Weston. Even in his teens, Brett Weston was at the vanguard of modernism in photography, participating in several group exhibitions that established photography as a distinct art form. Throughout Weston's six-decade relationship with photography, abstraction characterized his style, becoming more visually adventurous over time. The popularity of Weston's striking imagery has grown extensively in our own century.

CONDITION: For a comprehensive condition report, please email info@seagravegallery.com

FRAMES are for reference ONLY, and are NOT included with the lot.