Publisher's Synopsis
Edward Steichen was one of the worldÆs greatest photographers, celebrated for his stunning black-and-white images, particularly his Family of Man exhibition. Less well-known, however, was that he was an innovator in the field of colour photography who created several magnificent autochromes, a very early glass-plate color process that produces a unique print. This exceptional volume pays tribute to SteichenÆs rare and in some cases never-before-seen colour work. Featuring an essay by his wife Joanna that offers a personal and candid perspective on his role as artist and visionary, as well as a lengthy introduction by the curator of photographs at George Eastman House, this landmark publication showcases 48 eye-opening photographs, all gorgeously reproduced in a museum-quality monograph.
