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Rumph, Charles. Charles Rumph: Chambers. July 26-September 7, 1980.
Rumph, Charles. Charles Rumph: Chambers. July 26-September 7, 1980.
The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C., 1980. Exhibit catalog, illustrated stapled wraps, 17 pages, 11 black-and-white plates of details taken in building interiors, checklist of 73 works, chronology of photographer's life. Essay by David Tannous on Rumph's connections to the formalist tradition in photography exemplified by Edward Weston. Edition of 1,500 copies printed by Meriden Gravure. [Rumpf began his career as a musician and rodeo performer, then after getting a law degree, served as Deputy Attorney General, State of California. His photographic career began in the 1970s and after winning prestigious awards, he established his own photography business in 1978, specializing in photography of art and architecture, and lecturing on photography. ] Very good with small abrasion spot near edge of front cover, otherwise fine.