Natural Childbirth
Artist
Caroline Valenta (American, 1924–2013)American, 1924–2013
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Natural Childbirth
Date1957
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 8 3/4 × 7 11/16 in. (22.3 × 19.6 cm)
Sheet: 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20.5 cm)
Sheet: 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Caroline Valenta's children
Object number2022.477.28
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In one of her most remarkable photographic essays, Caroline Valenta took pictures while in the midst of childbirth—something no male photojournalist could match.
ProvenanceThe artist, d. 2013; by descent to the children of the artist; given to MFAH, 2022.
Published References Faber, John. Great news photos and the stories behind them. Courier Corporation, 1978. Groner, Alfred, T. H. R. E. S. H. E. R. Food, and Four Gripes. "Council Sets Dates For All." Tyson, Brady. "Vote Today By Classes For The Duchesses of Rondelet." Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in black, verso, center: Credit LINE : // CAROLINE VALENTA [with rectangular border]
Inscribed in pencil with red pencil arrows and stamp, verso, center: Please Return To [arrow] WILLA PERCIVAL – PHOTO RESEARCH // [Address] [arrow]
Inscribed in pencil with red pencil arrows and stamp, verso, center: Please Return To [arrow] WILLA PERCIVAL – PHOTO RESEARCH // [Address] [arrow]
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