Harold Edgerton

AMERICAN. (1903) Cambridge, ma.

Harold "Doc" Edgerton, a pioneer of high-speed photography, revolutionized our perception of time and motion. Born in 1903, Edgerton's groundbreaking work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) led to the development of the strobe light, allowing him to capture events too fast for the naked eye to see. His iconic photograph "Milk Drop Coronet" froze the graceful splash of a milk droplet, showcasing his mastery of timing and precision.

Edgerton's innovations extended beyond photography; he applied his expertise to fields such as sonar technology, aiding in submarine detection during World War II. His contributions earned him numerous accolades, including the National Medal of Science and the Elliott Cresson Medal.

Moreover, Edgerton's collaborations with renowned figures like Jacques Cousteau produced mesmerizing underwater images, further demonstrating his versatility and impact. His legacy endures not only through his technical innovations but also through his ability to inspire awe and curiosity through the lens of his camera. He passed in 1990, at the age of 86.

Portfolio: 10 Dye Transfer photographs, 1985

A collection of Edgerton’s seminal photographs, each signed in pencil, verso. Each approximately 18 1/4” x 13 5/8”, or the reverse. Each matted to approximately 20” x 24”. Numbered from 300 in pencil on the colophon and contained in a clamshell folio box.

Bullet Through Glass, 1962.

Gelatin silver print, 14” x 11”.

Signed, recto.

Golf Swing (Bobby Jones). c. 1939

Gelatin silver print, 11” x 14”

Signed, lower left, recto.

swirls & Eddies of Jack Summer’s Squash Stroke. c. 1938

Gelatin silver print, 11” x 14”

Signed, lower left, recto.