Artist Index: Shulman, Julius

Case Study House #20, Altadena, California. 1958. Chromogenic print, printed later. 40,5 x 51 cm (50,8 x 61 cm). Signed and dated "Julius Shulman 1958" by the photographer in felt-tip pen on verso.

Julius Shulman was a key figure in architectural photography, known for capturing the beauty and functionality of mid-century modern design with precise composition and natural light. His work was instrumental in popularizing the modernist movement, particularly in Southern California. This photograph exemplifies his style, featuring a sleek, functional kitchen that embodies the clean lines and optimistic design ideals of post-war America. – Lower left corner bumped, some handling creases and scratches on surface of print in lower right, otherwise in good condition.

Department of Water & Power, Los Angeles, California. 1965. 2 vintage gelatin silver prints, 1 on RC paper. 27,7 x 21,7 cm and 20,2 x 25,3 cm. Each with photographer's stamp, 1 with credit label on the verso.
Robert Elwall. Building with Light. The International History of Architectural Photography, London 2004. – Julius Shulman's impressive photographs of California architecture are more than just documents of the buildings they depict. They were blueprints for living at the time they were taken and his photos were published in lifestyle magazines such as House and Garden, Good Housekeeping and Life, as well as in the professional press. They reflect the relaxed and cool Californian way of life and remain icons of design and style today.
One view shows the Water and Power Office Building standing tall on Bunker Hill, the other is an interior of the building. – First print with a few handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.