Luther S. White (White Studios N.Y.) - Alice in Wonderland

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Luther S. White (White Studios N.Y.), Alice in Wonderland, a 1932 silver gelatin print on baryta paper, 35.7 × 28 cm, with studio stamp, in aged condition.

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Luther S. White (White Studios N.Y.), Alice in Wonderland, 1932

Silver gelatin photograph on baryta paper, 35.7 x 28 cm. Lower right with studio label "White studios, N.Y.", as well as verso stamped and annotated.

Provenance: Private collection, Berlin.

Condition: Age-related condition. Figures are part of the condition description.

About
The White Photographic Studio in New York was one of the renowned American photography studios of the early 20th century and was particularly known for its theater, stage, and portrait photography. The historical vintage photograph “Alice in Wonderland” from 1932 shows a motif from Lewis Carroll’s famous fantasy world and documents the imaginative staging of New York theater photography. The image combines classic black-and-white photography with the aesthetics of early stage productions and is an interesting testament to American theater and photography history.

Luther S. White (White Studios N.Y.), Alice in Wonderland, 1932

Silver gelatin photograph on baryta paper, 35.7 x 28 cm. Lower right with studio label "White studios, N.Y.", as well as verso stamped and annotated.

Provenance: Private collection, Berlin.

Condition: Age-related condition. Figures are part of the condition description.

About
The White Photographic Studio in New York was one of the renowned American photography studios of the early 20th century and was particularly known for its theater, stage, and portrait photography. The historical vintage photograph “Alice in Wonderland” from 1932 shows a motif from Lewis Carroll’s famous fantasy world and documents the imaginative staging of New York theater photography. The image combines classic black-and-white photography with the aesthetics of early stage productions and is an interesting testament to American theater and photography history.

Details

Date of print
1932
Artist
Luther S. White (White Studios N.Y.)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Alice in Wonderland
Condition
Age-appropriate condition
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
35.7 cm
Width
28 cm
Signature
Stamped
Genre
Documentary photography
GermanyVerified
1388
Objects sold
100%
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