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Coburn Collection

"Coburn: Capturing the Essence of London's Foggy Charm" Step into the enchanting world of Alvin Langdon Coburn

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Coburn Collection: LONDON: FOG, c1905. Alvin Langdon Coburns photograph Portland Place, c1905
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Coburn Collection: THOMAS HARDY (COBURN)
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Coburn Collection: Leicester Square London England Alvin Langdon
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Coburn Collection: Pray God Bring Father Safely Home Julia Margaret
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Coburn Collection: Study Miss R Alvin Langdon Coburn British born America
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Coburn Collection: Flat-Iron Alvin Langdon Coburn British born America
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Coburn Collection: George Meredith Alvin Langdon Coburn British
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Coburn Collection: NEW YORK: FLATIRON, 1912. The Flatiron Building, photographed in 1912 by Alvin Langdon Coburn
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Coburn Collection: Charles Coburn
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Coburn Collection: IRVING BERLIN (1888-1989). Israel Baline
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Coburn Collection: WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE, c1911. The Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn, New York
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Coburn Collection: EZRA LOOMIS POUND (1885-1972). American poet
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Coburn Collection: PERCY WYNDHAM LEWIS (1884-1957). English painter and writer
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Coburn Collection: AUGUSTUS JOHN (1878-1961). Welsh painter. Photographed by Alvin Langdon Coburn in 1914
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Coburn Collection: WYNDHAM LEWIS (1884-1957). English painter and writer
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Coburn Collection: GEORGE MEREDITH (1828-1909). English novelist and poet. Photographed in 1904 by Alvin Langdon Coburn
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Coburn Collection: Metropole cinema
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Coburn Collection: CHESTERFIELD CIGARETTE AD. The stars of the 1948 film, The Paradine Case
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Coburn Collection: AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917). French sculptor. Photographed in 1906 by Alvin Langdon Coburn
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Coburn Collection: Clemenceau (Coburn)
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Coburn Collection: Lloyd George (Coburn)
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Coburn Collection: Alvin Langdon Coburn

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"Coburn: Capturing the Essence of London's Foggy Charm" Step into the enchanting world of Alvin Langdon Coburn, a British-born American photographer whose lens captured the timeless beauty and allure of early 20th-century London. In his iconic photograph titled "Portland Place, c1905, " Coburn transports us to a winter day shrouded in fog, where a hansom cab gracefully navigates through Portland Place in Marylebone. The misty atmosphere adds an ethereal quality to this fashionable district. Coburn's talent extended beyond capturing landscapes; he also immortalized notable figures such as Thomas Hardy and Charles Coburn. His lens turned towards New York City too, where he masterfully photographed the Flatiron Building in 1912, showcasing its architectural grandeur against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis. Leicester Square becomes alive through Coburn's lens as well – his photograph invites us to explore this vibrant corner of London with its lively energy and captivating charm. Meanwhile, "Pray God Bring Father Safely Home" by Julia Margaret is another testament to Coburn's ability to capture emotion and tell stories through his artistry. Not limited by borders or nationalities, Coburn ventured across continents. A study featuring Miss R showcases his British roots intertwined with an American identity that shaped him as an artist. Additionally, he delved into portraiture with subjects like George Meredith and Irving Berlin – each portrait revealing their unique essence under Coburn's careful eye. The Williamsburg Bridge stands tall in one of his photographs from Brooklyn - a symbol connecting communities on both sides of the East River while embodying progress and modernity during that era. Ezra Loomis Pound was fortunate enough to have been immortalized by Coburn’s camera—an honor for any poet who sought immortality through words rather than images. Alvin Langdon Coburn left behind a legacy that transcends time, capturing the essence of cities and individuals with his artistic vision.