Julius Shulman – Vest Pocket Camera. “Boulder Dam Spillway.” Nevada / Arizona. 1936

Photographer: Julius Shulman

Subject: Boulder Dam Spillway

Location: Nevada / Arizona

Lot: 5

Date: 1936

Boulder Dam Spillway, 1936.

A powerful study of vaulted forms and deep shadows

Boulder Dam was first known as Hoover Dam, is located on the borders of Arizona and Nevada. Built between the years of 1931 and 1936 it was dedicated on September 30, 1935. Over one hundred workers lost their lives during the construction.

An early shot taken with Shulman’s pocket vest camera

Gelatin Silver Print: Unframed. Print size: 15 7/8″ x 20″ (39.878 cm. x 50.8 cm.).

Shulman’s studio stamp on verso.

Signed by Shulman on recto.

Signed by Julius Shulman at his Hollywood Hills studio.

Image is in Excellent Condition. Condition Report: Any condition statement is given as an opinion and the condition statement does not imply that this photograph is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfection or the effects of aging.

This Julius Shulman image came from Shulman’s Hollywood Hills studio.