Author: Jean-Luc Monterosso, Peter MacGill, Laurie Hurwitz, Pascal HoelThis volume presents a selection of American photographer Harry Callahan's body of work from his "French Archives". After receiving Graham Foundation funding to create a project of his choice, Callahan lived in Aix-en-Provence with his wife Eleanor and daughter Barbara from September 1957 through July 1958. During this time, he created a series of nature studies, urban views and portraits of Eleanor, who had already been central to his work for ten years and would remain so for another 50. Callahan had never left North America before, and his work had always focused on Chicago and the landscapes of the American Midwest. France proved to be a huge culture shock. Looking beyond what he called the “picturesque” aspect of the French town, he methodically set about a deeper exploration of his subjects. As always, he spent the morning outside with his camera and afternoons in the dark room.ISBN 9782330068318. Actes Sud/Maison europeenne de la photographie. hb. 144 pages. 70 colour. 26 x 25.4 cm..reprinting
