Edward Steichen (American, 1879-1973). Singing Wires and Buzzing Bees, 1929. Gelatin silver. 4-3/4 x 7 inches (12.1 x 17...

Description

Edward Steichen (American, 1879-1973)
Singing Wires and Buzzing Bees, 1929
Gelatin silver
4-3/4 x 7 inches (12.1 x 17.8 cm)

This photograph depicts Steichen's granddaughters, Linda and Nell, at Steichen's Connecticut farm, Umpawaug.

PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Linda Joan Steichen Hodes, acquired from the above;
Phillips New York, October 5, 1999, lot 94;
Private collection.

EXHIBITED:
New York, Museum of Modern Art, Edward Steichen, a Retrospective Exhibition; Steichen the Photographer, 1961.

More information about Edward Steichen. See also: Steichen, Edward, Edward Jean Steichen, Steichen, Edouard J. Artist.

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