National Photography Month~ Day 17

Untitled (also known as The Breeze) by Anne Brigman

1918 / Gelatin silver print / 9 3/4″x7 3/4″ / Various collections, including The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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Brigman was one of the first women to photograph nudes in a wilderness landscape. Her images deliberately resemble charcoal drawings, as she sought to capture the spirit of her subject rather than a faithful reproduction.
~Smithsonian American Art Museum

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