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William Eggleston

1960–65 · Gelatin silver print · Photographs

William Eggleston emerged in the early 1960s as a pioneer of modern color photography. Now, 50 years later, he is widely considered its greatest exemplar. Prior to and concurrent with Eggleston's early involvement with color, he worked in black and white producing rather extraordinary, if seldom seen, photographs of the contemporary built environment of American South.

Artist

William Eggleston

Date

1960–65

Medium

Gelatin silver print

Department

Photographs

Credit line

Purchase, Jade Lau Gift, 2018