It is no coincidence Imogen Cunningham’s beautiful photographs of flora have become her most enduring legacy. She photographed botanical images throughout most of her career - from 1913 through the 70’s with intelligence and originality and with special focused intensity during the 1920’s and 30’s. Two Callas is regarded the masterpiece of Imogen Cunningham’s floral series. Vintage prints are extremely rare and none have ever appeared at auction to date.

This photograph was printed in the 1930’s after Imogen Cunningham became convinced, like others in the F-64 Group to which she belonged, that glossy paper was superior to platinum in conveying both the modernism and clarity of their new aesthetic.