FAQ: A. Aubrey Bodine's 'On the Farm with Mrs. Roland A. Bosee and Children (1952)' Photograph

What is the main subject of the photograph ‘On the Farm with Mrs. Roland A. Bosee and Children (1952)’?

The photograph depicts Mrs. Roland A. Bosee and her children on a farm, specifically showing Dolly (one of the children) exploring fields on horseback, as she has been riding for half of her 10 years.

Who is A. Aubrey Bodine and why is he significant in photography?

A. Aubrey Bodine (1906-1970) was regarded as one of the finest pictorialists of the twentieth century, winning numerous awards and having his work exhibited in prestigious shows and museums worldwide for its artistic quality and creative techniques.

How can I order a reprint of this photograph?

You can order this image by typing the 5-digit ID# 48-243 in the box below Bodine’s portrait on the Home Page at www.aaubreybodine.com.

What made Bodine’s photographic approach unique compared to other photographers?

Bodine treated photography as a creative discipline, using techniques like dyeing, intensifiers, pencil marking, scraping negatives, and adding clouds photographically to compose images artistically rather than simply capturing reality.

Where did Bodine’s photographic career begin and what type of work did he do?

Bodine’s career began in 1923 covering stories for the Baltimore Sunday Sun, where he traveled throughout Maryland creating remarkable documentary pictures of various occupations and activities with exceptional artistic quality.

How many photographs are available from Bodine’s career and where can they be viewed?

More than 6,000 photographs spanning Bodine’s 47-year career are available for viewing and can be ordered as reprints and note cards at www.aaubreybodine.com.

What additional resources are available to learn more about A. Aubrey Bodine?

The full biography ‘A Legend In His Time’ by Harold A. Williams is available on www.aaubreybodine.com, and you can contact [email protected] or call 1-800-556-7226 for more information.

What was Bodine’s philosophy about photography and image creation?

Bodine believed that ‘he did not take a picture, he made a picture,’ working like a painter to select features that suited his sense of mood, proportion, and design, with the final image being more important than how it was created.