Irving Penn
First edition of Irving Penn by John Szarsowski. First impression. Medium format hardback in fine condition.
About
As one of Szarkowski’s most celebrated catalogs, Irving Penn captures not just the aesthetic mastery of Penn’s work but also situates it within a broader narrative of modern photography, and MoMA’s own curatorial vision. This volume was the first major retrospective monograph of Penn. A memoir-style catalog, distinguished for its depth, scholarship, and visual impact.
Description
First edition of Irving Penn by John Szarsowski. First impression. Medium format hardback in fine condition.
About
As one of Szarkowski’s most celebrated catalogs, Irving Penn captures not just the aesthetic mastery of Penn’s work but also situates it within a broader narrative of modern photography, and MoMA’s own curatorial vision. This volume was the first major retrospective monograph of Penn. A memoir-style catalog, distinguished for its depth, scholarship, and visual impact.
