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W.Eugene Smith
W.Eugene Smith
American photographer W.Eugene Smith (1918-1978) was a master of the photo essay. Smith, who described his approach to photography as working “like a playwright”, often told vivid stories of human struggle through his photo essays.
The Country Doctor (1948)
The Country Doctor (1948)
Smith's photo essay Country Doctor (1948), which was commissioned by Life magazine, examines the the life of Dr. Ernest Guy Ceriani, a typical country doctor who is responsible for the care of all 500 residents in the small town of Kremming, Colorado.
Smith's photo essay Country Doctor (1948), which was commissioned by Life magazine, examines the the life of Dr. Ernest Guy Ceriani, a typical country doctor who is responsible for the care of all 500 residents in the small town of Kremming, Colorado.
W. Eugene Smith | Country Doctor Dr. Ceriani on the way to visit his patients in their remote villages. Kremmling, Colorado, USA. 1948. W. Eugene Smith © 1965, 2017 The Heirs of W. Eugene Smith / Magnum Photos © W. Eugene Smith
W. Eugene Smith | Country Doctor Dr Ceriani calling a priest from Joe Jesmer's home, an 82 year old man who was having a heart attack. Colorado, USA. 1948.
W. Eugene Smith Dr. Ceriani carrying Thomas Mitchell, who has gangrene in his foot. Kremmling, Colorado, USA. 1948.
"When a good picture comes along, I shoot it. Later I may find a better variation of the same shot, so I shoot all over again."
"When a good picture comes along, I shoot it. Later I may find a better variation of the same shot, so I shoot all over again."
- W. Eugene Smith
W. Eugene Smith | Let Truth be the Prejudice Dr. Ceriani, 32, resting in his kitchen, after having spent the night operating. Dr. Ernest Guy Ceriani, a country doctor, takes care of all the people in the town and in the 400 surrounding miles. Kremmling, USA. 1948
W. Eugene Smith Dr Ceriani visiting Joe Jesmer, an 82 year old man who was having a heart attack. Kremmling, Colorado, USA. 1948.
W. Eugene Smith Dr Ceriani examining Joe Jesmer, an 82 year old man who had had a heart attack. Colorado, USA. 1948.
More Information on W.Eugene Smith's The Country Doctor and his other photo essay collections can be found here: https://www.magnumphotos.com/theory-and-practice/w-eugene-smith-master-of-the-photo-essay/
Reference: https://www.magnumphotos.com/theory-and-practice/w-eugene-smith-master-of-the-photo-essay/. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
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