FAQ: A. Aubrey Bodine's 'Fire Eating Clown' Photograph and Artistic Legacy

What is the ‘Fire Eating Clown’ photograph?

The ‘Fire Eating Clown’ is a photograph taken by A. Aubrey Bodine around 1950, featuring a circus performer engaged in fire eating, which can be ordered using ID# 50-059 from the official website.

Who was A. Aubrey Bodine and why is he significant?

A. Aubrey Bodine (1906-1970) was regarded as one of the finest pictorial photographers of the twentieth century, winning numerous awards and having his work exhibited in prestigious shows and museums worldwide.

How did Bodine approach photography as an art form?

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

Where can I view and purchase 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.

What was unique about Bodine’s photographic style and techniques?

Bodine was known for his craftsmanship and experimental approach, often composing pictures in the camera viewfinder or extensively manipulating negatives to create artistic effects beyond standard newspaper photography.

How can I order a copy of the ‘Fire Eating Clown’ photograph?

You can order the image by typing the 5-digit ID# 50-059 in the box below Bodine’s portrait on the Home Page of www.aaubreybodine.com.

Where did Bodine’s photographic career begin?

Bodine’s career began in 1923 when he started covering stories with his camera for the Baltimore Sunday Sun, traveling throughout Maryland to create documentary pictures.

What additional resources are available to learn more about Bodine?

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

How did Bodine’s newspaper work differ from typical photojournalism?

His documentary pictures for newspapers were of exceptional quality, featuring artistic design and lighting effects that far exceeded the usual standards of newspaper photography work.