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Grasses, Wisconsin

1959
(American, 1912–1999)
America, 20th century
Vintage gelatin silver print
Image: 11.1 x 16.8 cm (4 3/8 x 6 5/8 in.); Matted: 30.6 x 35.6 cm (12 1/16 x 14 in.)
Gift of Friends of Photography in honor of Evan H. Turner 1993.129
© Harry Callahan, courtesy PaceWildensteinMacGill, New York
Location: not on view
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In this detail of undulating grasses in Wisconsin, Callahan demonstrated his vigorous interest in formal design and his sensitivity toward the world around him, making the artist one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. This compelling abstract composition is filled with arching, bending, and swaying slivers of form, made distinguishable from the dark ground by bright sunlight.
Grasses, Wisconsin

Grasses, Wisconsin

1959

Harry Callahan

(American, 1912–1999)
America, 20th century

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