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Church in Reykjavik, Iceland: Modern Photography Cover

Creator: Mitchell Funk
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Signed dated, numbered 4/15 recto printed later, unframed, other sizes available

The photographer places a 7-inch yellow plastic ball in front of iconic church steeples. He is introducing a prop into the photography process. The graphic image is symmetrically balanced and composed of primary colors. It's a staged photo. The bold architectonic shapes of the church and bright yellow of the ball create an image that is a stylistic signature of its author.

Mitchell Funk is a "Color Photographer Pioneer". He was color when color wasn't considered art.
His early color work anticipates developments in color photography by generations.
In 1970 he participated in one the first " Color Photography" shows at a major museum. Brooklyn Museum, show "Images en Couleur" . 1971 Included he was included in the visionary book "Frontiers of Photography" Time Life. Color ! American Photography Transformed. Amon Carter Museum. He has had more than 50 Photography Magazine Covers and has had covers on Newsweek and Life Magazine among
others.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	inkjet archival print
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1979
Styles / Movements:	Color Field, Modernism, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	319684

Dimensions

W.	60 in;	H.	40 in;
W.	152.4 cm;	H.	101.6 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.