Collectible Fine Art Photographs by Edward Weston
Unique, collectible, and un-reproducible silver gelatin photographs by Edward Weston from Kim and Gina Weston's private archive.
Edward Weston Negative, Print by Cole Weston
These images were printed by Cole Weston from the original negative of Edward Weston. Each silver gelatin photograph is an 8x10 inch contact print, dry mounted on 100% rag, acid free, mount stock. On the back of the mount, each print is titled and dated with Edward’s negative code and is signed by Cole Weston in pencil. Take a look at the video below that shows The Edward Weston Gallery on Wildcat Hill. We are fortunate to be able to showcase Edward’s beautiful photography in his original darkroom on Wildcat Hill. It is a very special and unique place in photographic history.
The Edward Weston Gallery on Wildcat Hill
What is a Contact Print?!
A contact print results in a print size that is the same size as the original negative. This kind of printing does not require an enlargement device to increase the size of the photograph. This is how Edward printed 99.99% of all his images over his career. He did experiment using a Graflex which made a 2 1/4 negative and he then created a larger negative from that original. If you have ever made contact sheets in the darkroom, you have made a contact print! Contact sheets allow the photographer to see the positives of the negatives without individually printing each one. This is a great way to see which negatives have the best composition and exposure prior to testing out full pieces of paper. We make our contact sheets with a lower quality paper, usually resin coated, as we are just trying to get an idea of how the final image will look. This is a good way to save money on photographic supplies during your process.