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Mathew Brady

Author: Mathew Brady; Barry Pritzer
Publisher: North Dighton, Mass. : JG Press/World Publications Group, ©2004.
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Best known for his powerful Civil War images, Mathew Brady was America's most famous photographer in the mid-19th century. This volume contains more than 70 of his most significant images. From Edward Curtis' haunting portraits to Ansel Adams' soaring vistas, this informative and visually compelling overview of America's most famous photographers traces the history and evolution of the black and white image and how i Read more...

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Named Person: Mathew Brady
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Mathew Brady; Barry Pritzer
ISBN: 1572153423 9781572153424
OCLC Number: 55217508
Description: 112 p. : chiefly ill. ; 37 cm.
Contents: Portraits -- Contemporary life -- Battle scenes -- Camp scenes -- List of photographs
Responsibility: Barry Pritzker.

Abstract:

Best known for his powerful Civil War images, Mathew Brady was America's most famous photographer in the mid-19th century. This volume contains more than 70 of his most significant images. From Edward Curtis' haunting portraits to Ansel Adams' soaring vistas, this informative and visually compelling overview of America's most famous photographers traces the history and evolution of the black and white image and how it shaped our national view.

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