Wynn Bullock 1902-1975

mounted, signed by the photographer in ink in the margin, inscribed by him in ink on the reverse, matted, 1957 (Morgan & Morgan, p. 29; Aperture, p. 19; Dilley, unpaginated; Wynn Bullock 55, p. 55; Listening with the Eyes, p. 22; George Eastman House, Taschen, p. 651)

The photographer to George Craven

Acquired by the present owner from the above

This photograph, with deep blacks and subtle highlights, is in generally excellent condition. Visible in raking light, upon very close inspection, are two 1/8-inch vertical surface scratches in the upper left quadrant. The photograph is on a lightly-textured, cream-colored mount.
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The inscription on the reverse of this print reads: 'To George, All the best and congratulations on the fine work you are doing at Foothill College, Wynn.'

George Craven was a photographer, author, educator, and close friend of Wynn Bullock.  Craven studied with Clarence White, Jr., at Ohio University, and in 1958 wrote his Master's thesis on 'Group f/64 and its Relation to Straight Photography in America.'