Harry Callahan October 22, 1912- March 15,1999
Harry Callahan- Info Born in Detroit, Michigan Started photography in 1938 Started teaching photography at Institute of Design in Chicago in 1946 Retired in 1977 (while teaching at RISD) Died in Atlanta in 1999
1956 9.3 X 12.0 cm “This picture displays a unique take on beauty”
Eleanor- Chicago 1948 This is a picture of Callahan’s wife Eleanor, who was his prime subject for over fifteen years. It uses light and dark contrast very well.
Rome 1968 Rome 1968 19.9 X 29.8 cm Captures the energy of the city and uses the height of the building to the best advantage.
Eleanor 1947 Harry Callahan says-“Turn the camera on your own life.”
Chicago 1950 Harry says- “I take pictures of life, what’s real.”
Favorite Picture-Eleanor This is my favorite picture because I love how serene and simple the subject is. I also like the high contrast and shadows on the water.
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