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LLOYD ULLBERG (1904-1996) An archive of more than 150 photographs and 2 bound maquettes.

LLOYD ULLBERG (1904-1996)
An archive of more than 150 photographs and 2 bound maquettes. The subjects of this splendid archive devoted to Ullberg's work include architectural and urban studies made in San Francisco, landscapes, abstracted nature studies, photographs made at museums, and more. Ullberg's structured approach, with careful attention paid to tonal range and brilliantly-rendered detail, is reminiscent of many great masters of the medium, but also specific to his own concerns of rendering the world both in realism and abstraction. The first 4to-sized maquette with 66 photographs (including the front and rear cover), plastic spiral binding, signed and dated (1970) by Ullberg in ink on the last page (small #2 in pencil inside front cover). The second (also 4to-sized) with 40 photographs (including the front and rear cover), plastic spiral binding, signed and inscribed by Ullberg in ink on the last page (small #3 in pencil inside front cover). The remaining photographs are unmounted works. Silver prints, the images measuring 9¼x7¼ inches (23.5x18.4 cm.), and smaller, and the reverse, some with Ullberg's notations, and occasionally a date, in ink on verso. Circa 1960s-80s

WITH--Three publications related to Ullberg's work, including two periodicals and an exhibition booklet from the Robert Koch Gallery.

Provenance: The Estate of Richard T. Rosenthal, Philadelphia

  • Condition: This compelling archive is in overall very good to excellent condition. The prints are contrasty and rich, with lustrous surfaces and vivid, neat detail. Ullberg's skill in both composing and printing the photographs is clear and decisive.

    While the prints occasionally evidence some slight imperfections related to handling, they are overall very neat and clean. These minor imperfections are usually confined to the edges, and do not detract from the overall presentations. The two bound maquettes are neat and handsome, with just very slight and superficial wear evidence at the extreme edges (many of the photographs are printed to the edges of the sheet on at least one side). The binding is also neat and even.

    Overall a compelling and important archive from a prolific photographer. Please see the additional accompanying images for more detail or contact the department.


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