Eva and Topsy
David Levinthal; Jack Lemon; Lothar Osterburg; Landfall Press; Steven Campbell; Tom Reed
Description
Subject Matter:
This photograph is on in a series of eight photogravures by David Levinthal, published in an edition of 25 by Landfall Press. This series employs tin, toy figurines to illustrate moments from Harriet Beecher Stowe's landmark 1852 novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Levinthal is known for addressing controversial subjects in his seemingly naive tableaux, using recycled imagery and recycled toy objects. In this series, he uses a shallow depth of field, dramatic shadows, and chiaroscuro in order to address the darker themes of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Physical Description:
A photograph of two tin figures in a shallow plane, set against a dark, black backdrop. The small figure on the left stands facing the large figure on the right, as the figure on the left points her figure authoritatively.
Usage Rights:
If you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit https://umma.umich.edu/request-image/ for more information and to fill out the online Image Rights and Reproductions Request Form.