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SMITH, W. EUGENE (1918-1978) "Spanish Spinner."
SMITH, W. EUGENE (1918-1978)
"Spanish Spinner." Silver print, 21x15 inches (53.3x38.1 cm.), with Smith's copyright, in pencil, on mount verso, in Leslie Teicholz's hand. 1950; printed 1970-1971
"Spanish Spinner." Silver print, 21x15 inches (53.3x38.1 cm.), with Smith's copyright, in pencil, on mount verso, in Leslie Teicholz's hand. 1950; printed 1970-1971
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Notes: Originally in the collection of Leslie Teicholz, Smith's assistant and agent; to the present owner.
This photograph was exhibited at the Jewish Museum in 1971.
One of the central images associated with Smith's Spanish Village series, it was reproduced in the photo story "Spanish Village," in LIFE Magazine, April 9, 1951, and achieved instant popularity.
W. Eugene Smith: Master of the Photographic Essay, cover and 76.
W. Eugene Smith: Photographs 1934-1975, 115 and 327. -
Condition: With Smith's deft attention to darkroom printing and toning, he manages to detail the dark black contours of the woman who delicately spins her thread, the bow pursed between her lips. This picture is part of Smith's enduring humanitarian legacy. His compelling pictures impart more justice to his subject than words alone could manage.
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