Avedon's "Homage to Munkacsi"

[Daneinbalto]

I was wondering if the title of Avedon's "Homage to Munkacsi" refers to any particular Munkacsi picture or Munkacsi's body of work in general.

 

[furcafe]

It's certainly possible it's based on a specific shot (I haven't seen all of Munkacsi's work), but my guess is that Avedon's shot was a homage to Munkacsi's entire oeuvre, which included many shots of girls leaping & carrying umbrellas, but I don't recall 1 w/1 doing both.

 

[Nate Butler]

Yep, it directly refers to "The Puddle Jumper" from 1934.

 

[Daneinbalto]

Thanks for the information. The picture is here

http://sanssouciblogs.multiply.com/journal/item/526/342

(about 1/3 down, the woman is jumping right to left).

 

[furcafe]

Thanks, I stand corrected. I was never able to make it to the ICP show that included that print.

Yep, it directly refers to "The Puddle Jumper" from 1934.

 

[peter_n]

I was lucky enough to get to the one in NYC. What an incredible talent Munkacsi was!

 

[Daneinbalto]

Yes, it's good that he is starting to get the recognition he is due.