Julius Shulman – Vest Pocket Camera. “Boulder Dam, First Filling.” Nevada / Arizona. 1936

Description

Photographer:  Julius Shulman

Photo Lab Proof

Subject: Boulder Dam First Filling

Vest Pocket Camera

Location: Nevada / Arizona

Lot: 630

Year: 1936

This Julius Shulman Print arrives with a “Certificate of Authenticity” authorized by the “Julius Shulman Trust & Photographic Archives”

Boulder Dam Spillway.

A study of deep shadows and vaulted forms

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. Paper size: 11″ x 14″ (27.94 cm. x 35.56 cm.) Image size: 6″ x 9″  (15.24 cm. x 22.86 cm.)

Signed by Julius Shulman on recto and studio stamped by on verso 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.