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Berenice Abbott silver gelatin print of Eugene Atget, a pioneer of documentary photography and very influential to Abbott, who purchased many of Atget's negatives after his death in order to make American photography enthusiasts aware of his work. This is one of Abbott's earliest portrait photographs, taken in 1927 shortly before Atget's death, who didn't live to see the image. Semi-matte photo measures 10.625'' x 13.625'', mounted to 16'' x 20'' board upon which Abbott signs in pencil, ''Berenice Abbott''. Also with Abbott's Maine address stamp on verso. Some light discoloration to mat, overall in very good condition. Acquired by John Robert Tennant Sr., photographer for the Smithsonian's National Gallery of Art, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and then by descent to consignor.
Berenice Abbott Signed Photo Mat of Her Portrait of Fellow Documentary Photographer Eugene Atget -- Measures 16'' x 20''
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