Object Record
Images
Metadata
Artist |
Abbott, Berenice |
Title |
Magnetic Field, 1958-1961 (from the portfolio, Retrospective, 1982) |
Date |
1958/ / |
Year Range from |
1958 |
Year Range to |
1982 |
Medium |
Gelatin silver print |
Dimensions |
H-18.5 W-23.25 inches |
Accession Number |
83.26 |
Department |
PHOTOGRAPHS |
Description |
Large format black and white gelatin silver print photograph capturing the formation of an active magnetic field illustrated by blowing iron filings onto a board over a magnet. Magentic Field. Orignally printed 1958-1961 for the Physical Science Study Project at MIT. Reprinted in 1982 for the portfolio, Retrospective. Gelatin silver print. 1959-1961/1982. Edition: 18/40 |
Credit line |
Lazarus Weiner |
Search Terms |
20th Century American Black and White Black and White Photography Gelatin Silver Print Iron Filings Magnet Photography Science Woman Artist Women in Contrast |