Collection of photographic portraits by Mariana Cook

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9 portraits: 1. Professor Frances Kirwan, 2007; 2. Philippe Sands, 2021; 3. Marina Warner, 2021; 4. Simon Armitage, 2016; 5. Isaiah Berlin, 1987; 6. Mary Beard, 2016; 7. Aung San Suu Kyi, 2011; 8. Seamus Heaney, 2001; 9. Amartya Sen, 2017.

6 studies of tools, all 2015: 1. four-pound hammer; 2. forge pincers; 3. skeleton keys; 4. small traveler; 5. swage block; 6. traveler.

Dates

Creation: 1987-2021

Extent

0.7 Linear metres (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 11907 Photogr. 1].

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MSS. 11907 Photogr. 1-4

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 11907

Additional Description

Abstract

15 silver gelatin photographic prints by Mariana R. Cook. 6 works depicting tools, and 9 portraits of notable figures.

Biographical / Historical

Mariana Cook was taught photography by Ansel Adams. She is known for her black and white, silver gelatine portraits of famous people, most notably Michelle and Barack Obama in 1996. Since 1990, she has photographed politicians, writers, academics, artists, and journalists.