Charles Steeler. The Photographs

Note on condition: Dust jacket is only in fair-to-good condition. It is complete, but has very small tears in places and some discolouration. See photographs.

Charles Sheeler: The Photographs is a comprehensive monograph that delves into the photographic work of American artist Charles Sheeler. Published in 1987 by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this first edition spans 162 pages and includes 90 tritone and 78 duotone illustrations, offering a thorough exploration of Sheeler’s photographic artistry. 

This volume accompanied a major traveling exhibition that showcased Sheeler’s photographs alongside his paintings, providing a holistic view of his artistic contributions. The book features insightful essays by Theodore E. Stebbins, Jr. and Norman Keyes, Jr., offering readers an in-depth understanding of Sheeler’s influence on modern art and photography. 

Notably, this monograph presents many of Sheeler’s photographs published for the first time, highlighting his seminal series on subjects such as his Doylestown house and Chartres Cathedral. The publication also includes a selected bibliography and an index, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Sheeler’s work.