FAQ: A. Aubrey Bodine's Harford County Hops Farm Photograph (1946)

What is the main subject of A. Aubrey Bodine’s photograph titled ‘Harford County Hops Farm (1946)’?

The photograph captures a hops harvesting event on a Forest Hill farm where 75 guests were invited to harvest hops, picking flowers from stalks and producing seven bales of hops before enjoying a picnic lunch.

When and where was this hops harvesting event photographed?

The photograph was taken in 1946 on a Forest Hill farm in Harford County, Maryland.

How was the hops harvesting process conducted during this event?

Long poles bearing hops vines were brought in from the fields, and guests picked the flowers from the stalks, resulting in seven bales of hops being harvested.

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 can I order a reprint of the ‘Harford County Hops Farm’ photograph?

You can order the image by typing the 5-digit ID# 48-294 in the box below Bodine’s portrait on the Home Page at www.aaubreybodine.com.

What made A. Aubrey Bodine’s photographic approach unique?

Bodine believed photography was a creative discipline and used various techniques including darkroom manipulation, adding clouds photographically, and working on negatives with dyes, intensifiers, and pencil markings to achieve artistic effects.

Where can I view more of A. Aubrey Bodine’s photographs?

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.

How can I contact someone for 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 was unique about the hops harvesting event depicted in the photograph?

The harvesting was made into a party with 75 guests invited to participate in the work, combining agricultural labor with social gathering and concluding with a picnic lunch.