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This beautiful large-format book lavishly reproduces Avedon's work to the highest standards, documenting the artist’s 50 years as a fashion and portrait photographer.
It was published at the same time that a major exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art, an exhibition which for the first time.
Avedon had photographed a lot of celebrities of the 20th century.
But the series from Vietnam in 1971 and one on drifters and unemployed Americans that was collected in the book, are the most powerful of his work
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Unlike other Avedon monographs, Evidence juxtaposes the artist’s commercial and artistic work side by side, giving us a wider view of his unique view on human expression and existence.
Perhaps most jarring are the photographs taken at a mental institution which are preceded by photo of a debutante cotillion and model Dorian Leigh.
Throughout are powerful and compelling essays that provide analysis and insight on the unflinching gaze of Richard Avedon.
Stated First Edition.
"Evidence, 1944-1994" by Richard Avedon is a vintage hardcover book published in 1994 by Random House Publishing Group.
This historical nonfiction book focuses on individual photographers and general photography topics, featuring the important contemporary photography movement of the 1980s and 1990s.
With a first edition, professional edition, and revised edition available, this picture book is illustrated and includes a dust jacket, making it a valuable addition to any photography enthusiast's collection.
The book, signed by no one, weighs 73.4 oz and spans 184 pages, making it a substantial and visually appealing piece for both young adults and adults alike.
