Laura Gilpin – one of the Great American Photographers (2011)

Photographer Laura Gilpin, (1891-1979) is best know for her landscapes of the Southwest and the Navajo. She also frequently photographed her partner Elizabeth W. Forster, however the art historians are often so busy establishing Laura Gilpin’s reputation as a Great American Photographer that they forget to mention her partner, when…

American Photographer Laura Gilpin

Laura Gilpin (1891 – 1979) was an American photographer known for her photographs of Native Americans, particularly the Navajo and Pueblo, and her Southwestern landscapes. She also frequently photographed her partner Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ ForsterElizabeth ‘Betsy’ Forster. However, those photos are not included in this slideshow. Related links Article: Laura Gilpin…

Lesbian Art Herstory: Laura Gilpin – The Photographer of The Southwest

video (25.33): This film celebrates the life and work of Laura Gilpin (USA), an artist whos career spanned 76 years yet who worked most of that time in obscurity. Photographer and lesbian Laura Gilpin (1891 – 1979) came from Colorado, USA and lived there most of her life. At 1917…