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Edward Weston (1886-1958), an early proponent for the unmanipulated, sharp-focused realism of "straight" photography, sought to capture the quintessence of his subjects. Acclaimed for the tonal beauty and technical precision of his landscapes, nudes, portraits and still lifes, Weston made many photographs-including Two Shells, 1927-that are considered icons of modernism. hide information

Edward Weston (1886-1958), an early proponent for the unmanipulated, sharp-focused realism of "straight" photography, sought to capture the quintessence of his subjects. Acclaimed for the tonal beauty and technical precision of his landscapes, nudes, portraits and still lifes, Weston made many photographs-including Two Shells, 1927-that are considered icons of modernism. This stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service on June 13, 2002 as part of the Masters of American Photography series .