William F. Simpson: Joe? Pulling a Proof

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On the original mount with tilte in pencil along with an unclear notation. William Simpson was an artist for the Oakland Tribune in the 1930s (where this photograph was likely taken), and an accomplished amateur photographer. So much so that in the early 30s Willard Van Dyke recommended him for membership in Group f.64. He contributed photographs to Camera Craft magazine, and a large group of his photographs are in the collection of the Oakland Museum. In 'Capturing Light: Masterpieces of California Photography, 1850 to the Present' Sally Stein analyzes one of Simpson's photographs for its striking composition and structure, which 'defied (the) prevailing conventions' of the period (p.133-4).

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Item Details

Reference #:
1264
Quantity
1
Category
Fine Art
SubCategory
Photography
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
1930s/vintage print
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
8.50 x 7.50 x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Very good; some surface discoloration visible against raked light only.
Material
gelatin silver print