Edward WestonAmerican, 1886–1958Violet Romer
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Not receiving at present
New York, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- Source
- The museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- 181.1969.2
In the catalog
Sources
- The Museum of Modern Art
- Image: The Museum of Modern Art — © the artist or rights holder
Meanwhile, in the life of Edward Weston
The whole lifeearly 1915
Begins keeping his “Daybooks”
He begins keeping detailed journals that he later calls his Daybooks; for the next two decades he records his thoughts about his work, observations about photography, and his dealings with friends, lovers and family.
c. 1915 – 1916
Meets Johan Hagemeyer
He meets the photographer Johan Hagemeyer, whom he mentors and sometimes lends his studio; Hagemeyer later returns the favour by letting Weston use his studio in Carmel after Weston returns from Mexico.
6 December 1916
Birth of his son Neil
His third son, Lawrence Neil Weston, is born; he too follows in his father’s footsteps and becomes a well-known photographer.
30 January 1919
Birth of his son Cole
His fourth son, Cole Weston (1919–2003), is born; his wife Flora, who spends all her time caring for the children, now rarely has time to leave the house.
