Girl holding Siamese cat

Imogen Cunningham

With her trademark candid style, celebrated American photographer Imogen Cunningham captures a tender scene between a girl and her kitten, draped in a ray of sunlight. By 1951 Cunningham had been a professional and fine art photographer for 40 years, and while adept at capturing those subjects that pleased the general public – dancers, botanical studies, portraits of celebrities – she was equally known for her probing, intimate images of everyday people and the innerworkings of the human condition. Like Dorothea Lange, she was foremost in the ranks of American art-world celebrity in the 20th century.

Despite the recognition, Cunningham appeared unfazed by accolades. No small moment escaped her notice, finding beauty in the simplest of scenes, as with this image.

Also see Cunningham's "Boy With Kachina" (inventory number KEFL101-1).