Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco

1915

Paul Strand

Associated Names
Paul Strand

Artist, American, 1890 - 1976

This is a photograph of a classical architectural setting with tall columns and a tree. The image shows a series of large stone columns in even spacing. In the foreground, there is a body of water reflecting the surroundings. A solitary tree stands centrally framed among the architectural elements. The overall tone of the photograph is monochromatic.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    platinum print processed with mercury

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.4 x 32.7 cm (10 x 12 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.113

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1995

  • The First Century of Photography: New Acquisitions, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

1998

  • Paul Strand: Circa 1916, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1998.

2000

  • Art for the Nation: Collecting for a New Century, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2000-2001.

2014

  • A Subtle Beauty: Platinum Photographs from the Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2014 - 2015, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1983

  • Rosenblum, Naomi. Paul Strand: The Stieglitz Years at 291 (1915-1917). Paris, 1983: pl. 7.

1998

  • Hambourg, Maria Morris. Paul Strand: Circa 1916. Exh. cat. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York, 1998: fig. 18.

Wikidata ID

Q64158717

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