Life Mask of Abraham Lincoln

About Edward Steichen

"A splash of Photo History Comes to Light" – The New York Times The lost prints The Story of a Rediscovery Around 1982-83, Joanna T. Steichen commissioned editions from Edward Steichen’s estate. Along with George Tice, Steichen’s legendary printer and assistant, she sorted through more than 2000 negatives to make a selection of 61 images that best represent Steichen’s body of work. Thus, a unique edition was created with a print run of 100 (+ 32 Artist Proofs). George Tice produced prints in Steichen’s tradition: on archival quality baryta paper and individually adjusted in tonality and impression to suit the images. After approximately two years of work, all of the… Read more