The Horse: Photographic Images, 1839 to the Present

"Throughout the history of photography, many great artists have made important, memorable images in which the horse was a central or significant motif. In this unique volume, 155 meticulously selected works from the collections throughout the United States and Canada pay tribute to the photographer's enduring fascination with this noble animal."--the publisher. The collection includes photographs by Nadar, Muybridge, Edward Weston, Walker Evans, Paul Strand, Holly Roberts, and the Starn Twins. The accompanying essay by E. A. Lawrence explores the importance of the horse in human life and in the history of photography.