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Lot 2043
Charlotte Brooks (American, 1918-2014), Stowe, Vermont - February, 1946
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Gelatin silver print, pencil signed, titled, and dated lower margin, matted and framed.

Frame dimensions 17 x 21 in.

Charlotte Brooks was a leading American photographer and photojournalist who opened new doors for women in the field during formative years of the 20th century. Throughout her career, Brooks studied with Berenice Abbott, assisted Barbara Morgan in her studio, and was inspired by Dorothea Lange in her pursuit of social reform photography. Brooks became the only long-term female staff photographer at LOOK Magazine, working there from 1951 to 1971.

Good estate condition; some spots to matting and light frame wear; not examined out of frame.