Featured Photograph
(9 7/8 x
12 ¾ inch print mounted on 16 x 20 inch matt)
Magnolia
Blossom, 1925
Signed Original Silver Print
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Magnolia
Blossom is considered by many to be Imogen's most
renowned photograph. This signed print from Meg
Partridge's personal collection was given to her by her
father who received it from Imogen's estate.
The
provenance labels on the back of this image trace its
history from Imogen Cunningham. This print was
conveyed to the Imogen Cunningham Trust by Imogen and
labeled "not for resale" prior to being
transferred to Rondal Partridge, one of Imogen
Cunningham's heirs. |
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Dear Meg,
Thank you so much for all the work you did researching Rainier 6.
I am terribly excited to hear that there is a platinum print of this
image made by your father. At $3500 it is more than I imagined
spending, but let me know the size and confirm the price. I'll
consider it very seriously.
If I decide I can't manage the platinum, I would be interested in a
silver print at $1800, especially if you could find me one printed by
your father. I would be very happy to have a print of your father's
because I believe from everything I've read that his work is
beautiful (unfortunately, I've never seen it in person) and because there's something thrilling to me about a son helping to perpetuate
his mother's work. The fact that the model in this case is his father
makes the object even richer. If you, the printer's daughter, and the
granddaughter of the model and photographer were to be the person I
acquired the print from, it would be very cool indeed! And all this
in addition to what's basic for me -- the exquisite beauty of the
image itself.
On that subject, I wonder if it's possible to see a good scan of
either the platinum print or the silver print. The only large-size
image I've seen is in Judy Dater's book.
It is so amazing to me that I could get on the Internet and be so
easily in touch with you directly this way. I look forward to hearing
back from when you have more information,
With best regards and thanks again,
Barbara
Key West, FL
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