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Three Pears and an Apple, France, ca. 1921


Edward Steichen

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edition size: 500
image size: 12 1/2" X 9 3/4"
paper size: 16" X 20"

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The painterly effects of Three Pears and an Apple, a selection from “Edward Steichen’s The Early Years Portfolio, 1901-1927,” are reflected in this memorable image's soft focus and elegant composition. Steichen achieved the soft outlines of the fruit with a 36 hour exposure under indirect illumination. During this time, the film’s emulsion expanded and contracted in the changing temperatures, creating the subtle, dreamlike qualities of the image. Steichen’s dedication to achieving an initially conceived image and his expressive use of shape and imagery are testament to why he is credited with the transformation of photography into an art form.

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