Imogen Cunningham was born in Portland, Oregon in 1883.
She lived in San Francisco, CA. She died in 1976.

Known for:
Sensual close-ups of flowers, "stolen pictures" (documentary snapshots), and portraits of celebrities, writers, and artists.

Most Popular Images:
"Magnolia Blossom"; "Self-Portrait on Geary Street"

Did you know ... ?
• From 1907 - 1909, Cunningham worked as an apprentice in the Curtis Studio.
• Her work has been featured in U.S. Camera, Life, Sunset, House and Garden, and Fortune magazines.

Quote:
"I still feel that my interest in photography has something to do with the aesthetic, and that there should be a little beauty in everything."

General Format:
Most of Cunningham's Silver gelatin photographs are 11" x 14" or smaller.

How many photographs exist?
Cunningham printed in very small unnumbered editions.

Prices:
$5,000 - $55,000 for original photographs.

How are the photographs printed and signed?
Most of the prints have been signed either au recto on the mount or au verso by the printer, many are mounted.

Vintage:
Vintage photographs are not generally available. Vintage means that the print date is at or near the same time as the negative date.

Technical Information:
Cunningham used many cameras, including 4" x 5" view camera, Korona View, and Rolleiflex.

Portfolios:
None.

Books - In Print:
Imogen Cunningham - hardback, $39.99

Availability:
Please contact A Gallery concerning the availability of photographs by Imogen Cunningham.

Price History:
1975: $250 - $500
1985: $1,000 - $10,000
1995: $3,000 - $50,000

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