Oscar G. Rejlander: Artist Photographer

Oscar G. Rejlander, 2018

Overview

This publication presents a comprehensive survey of the inventive and influential career of 19th-century photographer Oscar G. Rejlander. It explores his pioneering work in art photography, from elaborate allegorical compositions created by combining negatives to his expressive photographic studies and portraits. Rejlander's significant influence on his contemporaries is highlighted, alongside his activities as a painter and printmaker. This catalogue accompanies the first major retrospective dedicated to this vital figure, filling a gap in scholarship.

Who it's for

• Students and scholars of 19th-century photography.
• Art historians interested in the intersection of art and science.
• Readers fascinated by the history of photography and Victorian culture.

Key features

• Hardcover binding.
• 300 pages.
• Published by Yale University Press in 2018.
• ISBN: 9780300237092.
• Dimensions: 308x260 mm.
• Weight: 1425 gr.