Carlotta M. Corpron

CORPRON, CARLOTTA M. Moss, Evergreen Plantation, LA. Vintage gelatin silver contactprint, undated [circa 1940], signed and titled in pencil by thephotographer on the reverse; image 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 inches (55 x 55mm). Estimate $1,500-2,500 Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, isonly an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error oromission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply thatthe lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear andtear, imperfections or the effects of aging.

CARLOTTA M. CORPRON (1901-1988) Light, White Paper and Glass; Eggs Encircled; Untitled from theseries Light Follows Form; and Illusion of Male and Female from theseries Light Follows Form (1946) 4 gelatin silver prints. Circa 1944; 1948; Circa 1946; 1975. Thefirst and fourth signed and titled in pencil on the overmat; thefourth signed, titled, dated and annotated in pencil and in ink onthe reverse of the overmat. Each approximately 13½ x 10½in. (34.3 x 26.7cm.) (4) See: Sandweiss, Carlotta Corpron: Designer with Light, pls. 20,28 and 37. Lot Notes László Moholy-Nagy, would have defined Corpron as having a"photocreative mind". Moholy-Nagy defined this type of photographeras one that "is focused on the control of the effects forphotographic purposes rather than on the event itself..." BothMoholy-Nagy and Corpron were interested in exploring theoriginality of the photographic art form and creating uniqueimages. Learning from Moholy-Nagy's efforts and from her goodfriend György Kepes, Corpron explored the poetry of light and howit revealed and modeled forms as well as its ability to create theillusion of space. Through unconventional methods, Corprontranslated optical phenomenas into creative statements whichrevealed more than just the surface of her subjects (Sandweiss,Carlotta Corpron: Designor with Light). This and the following lotcontain primary examples of her work during the 1940s.

CORPRON, CARLOTTA (1901-1988) Group of 4 light studies. Silver prints, 131/2x101/2 inches(34.3x26.7 cm.) and the reverse, each with Corpron's hand stamp onverso. 1940s; printed 1970s Estimate $3,000-4,500

CORPRON, CARLOTTA (1901-1988) Light abstraction. Silver print, 43/4x33/4 inches (12.1x9.5 cm.),with Corpron's hand stamp on verso. Late 1940s Estimate $2,000-3,000

CARLOTTA CORPRON Sona and Chandi on Rail (1930-40s) Gelatin silver print. Printed later. 12½ x 10¼in. (31.7 x 26cm.) Special Notice Tax exempt.