FAQ: A. Aubrey Bodine's 'What is a Cowboytown Without a Stagecoach?' (1959) Photograph

What is the main subject of A. Aubrey Bodine’s photograph ‘What is a Cowboytown Without a Stagecoach?’?

The photograph depicts a stagecoach that Mr. Schneebeli spent years researching and building, hitched up with horses (though the text notes there should ideally be four or six horses).

When was this photograph taken and what is its ID number for ordering?

The photograph was taken in 1959 and can be ordered using the image ID# 48-283 on the website www.aaubreybodine.com.

Who was 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.

How did Bodine approach photography as a creative discipline?

Bodine studied art principles and used his camera and darkroom tools like a painter’s brush, often composing images in the viewfinder or manipulating negatives with dyes, intensifiers, pencil markings, and scraping to achieve his desired artistic effects.

Where can I view more of Bodine’s work and purchase reprints?

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

What was unique about Bodine’s documentary photography for the Baltimore Sunday Sun?

His documentary pictures were of exceptional quality, often artistic in design and lighting effects that far exceeded the usual standard of newspaper work, covering various occupations and activities throughout Maryland.

How can I get additional information about A. Aubrey Bodine or his photographs?

You can write to [email protected] or call 1-800-556-7226 for additional information.

What is the significance of the stagecoach in the photograph according to the content?

Mr. Schneebeli searched libraries and museums for five or six years to find specifications and had been building the stagecoach since January, making it a carefully researched and constructed historical replica.