Imogen Cunningham, photographer

A fascinating insight into the life and works of photographer Imogen Cunningham. Coming into public attention around 1910, she was celebrated in the late sixties through awards, honorary degrees and exhibitions. Her photos are looked at from three focal points: nature, portraits and figure studies.

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Credits

director

John Korty

production company

Korty Films

Duration

00:19:48:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

310950

Language

English

Subject categories

Crafts & Visual Arts → Nature photography

Crafts & Visual Arts → Photographers - Biography

Crafts & Visual Arts → Photographers - United States

Crafts & Visual Arts → Portrait photography

Crafts & Visual Arts → Women photographers

Documentary

People → Photographers - Biography

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1970

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