Brett Weston: Nudes & Dunes

Brett Weston, Underwater Nude, c.1980 Courtesy of Michael Hoppen GalleryA naked girl lies sprawled in the sun, eyes closed against the glare, sand filling the frame. She is relaxed, in control, detached from any suppositions that could be applied to her nudity, strong and beautiful and alone. This iconic picture, Nude on Sand, Oceano, was taken in 1936 by Edward Weston, one of the most innovative and influential photographers of the 20th century, and acted as the catalyst for curator Mic...