Dallas Museum of Art to oversee conservation of 7 Edward Steichen murals DALLAS – This summer the Dallas Museum of Art will oversee and initiate the conservation treatment of seven rare mural paintings, In Exaltation of Flowers, by the artist most notably known for his photography, Edward Jean Steichen (1879–1973). The seven canvases, part of a private collection, will undergo conservation treatment visible to the public […]
Illinois museum receives gift of Edward Steichen photosEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois museum has received 49 photographs by Edward Steichen, a photographer known for his portraits of celebrities such as Greta Garbo and Charlie Chaplin. The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University in Evanston on Friday announced the gift from collectors Richard and Jackie Hollander. The museum plans an exhibition […]
Amon Carter Museum receives bequest from Finis Welch collectionFORT WORTH, Texas — The Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) today announced the acquisition of more than 240 photographs and works on paper that significantly expand the Museum’s renowned photography and works on paper holdings. A bequest from the estate of Texas economist, entrepreneur, and collector Finis Welch, who passed away in […]
Top photographers represented in Jasper52 auction Jan. 20NEW YORK – Images created by some of the foremost photographers of the 20th century are offered by Jasper52 in affordable mediums: photogravures and lithographs. The photographers represented in the online auction on Wednesday, Jan. 20, range from Ansel Adams and Diane Arbus to Edward Weston and Francesca Woodman. Bid absentee or live online exclusively […]