Featuring thirteen stark, spectacular photographs of the American landscape by renowned artist Edward Weston, a pioneer of American modernism in the early 20th century, this calendar is printed as duotones for the finest reproduction quality possible. All the images are from MFA Boston's Lane Collection, one of the finest private collections of 20th-century American art, including more than 2,000 photographs by Weston, many never before seen. Also Available: Edward Weston: Forms of Passion (ISBN: 978-0-8109-3979-0)

Author Biography

Edward Weston (1886-1958) was an influential American photographer, who along with his preeminent contemporaries, including Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and Imogen Cunningham, established a unique photographic style that emphasized precise detail and distinct tonal variations in their printed works. Weston famously applied this style to his landscape and still-life photographs, which are among his most celebrated works. One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, MFA Boston encompasses nearly 500,000 works of art from ancient Egypt to the modern day. Over one million people visit MFA Boston each year to see its renowned collection and special exhibitions and to participate in its innovative educational programs.