Paul Strand
(1890-1976)
"Woman and Baby, Hidalgo" from the "Mexican Portfolio," 1933
Photogravure on paper
Appears unsigned
Sight: 5" H x 6.5" W
Provenance: The Estate of Dr. Amy Conger

Other Notes: Paul Strand, born Nathaniel Paul Stransky in 1890, charted a revolutionary course for photography, propelling it into the realm of fine art alongside luminaries like Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston. At the tender age of 12, a camera gifted by his father ignited Strand's lifelong affair with the lens.

Under the mentorship of Lewis Hine, Strand's artistic sensibilities flourished. The transformative visit to the avant-garde 291 art gallery, a hub curated by Stieglitz and Edward Steichen, acted as a catalyst, urging him to elevate his photographic pursuit. His early masterpiece, "Wall Street" in 1915, echoed abstract elements that reverberated across artistic circles, notably influencing the unique urban vision of Edward Hopper.

Strand's lens wasn't merely a tool for capturing images but a conduit for social reform. Employing clandestine techniques using concealed lenses, his portraits stirred controversy and fascination alike. His fervent belief in the power of photography as a force for change culminated in his co-founding of the Photo League in 1936, a collective dedicated to harnessing visual artistry for societal causes.

A tempestuous era of political upheaval cast shadows on Strand's work, leading to his exodus from the United States in 1949. Settling in France, he embarked on an era of prolific creativity, capturing the essence of landscapes and cultures across continents, immortalizing moments in stills that spoke volumes.

Paul Strand's legacy endures, a posthumous tribute to his groundbreaking vision etched in the annals of the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum. His contributions transcend the mere visual, resonating as a testament to the potent intersection of art and societal transformation, forever shaping the essence of modern photography.

Overall good condition. The image is slightly rippled in the center. Not examined out of the frame.

Framed under glass: 16.25" H x 14.25" W x 2" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.