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Edgerton, Harold
(1903-1990)Squash Swing (Miss Workman)

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 4.12.2024

Squash Swing (Miss Workman). 1930s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on ivory paper. 19 x 24 cm. Annotated Miss Workman by the photographer in pencil on verso.

Harold Edgerton was a pioneer in high-speed photography, renowned for his use of stroboscopic techniques to capture moments too quick for the human eye to perceive. His work often focused on freezing dynamic motion, turning everyday activities like sports and scientific phenomena into striking visual studies of movement. Edgerton’s innovative use of flash and his ability to transform rapid motion into detailed sequences revolutionized both photography and scientific observation, merging technical precision with artistic creativity. – One small dent near left edge, otherwise in very good condition.