Bill Brandt
1940s
Tess's Cottage in Hardy's novel

Gelatin silver print
9 7/8 x 7 5/8 ins
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
16 June 2016, Auction 63, Lot: 49
 
With Brandt's stamp on verso, date "1/28.46" in pencil, and in his hand "Tess's Cottage at Marnhall ('Marlott' in 'Tess'.)" The retouching includes precisely defining the shutters in the upper windows.
 
LL/67576