Peter Fetterman Gallery

# The Art of Fashion: Introduction
Our first pathways into the Archive

The Power of Photography is our daily guide to collecting, read by thousands of subscribers across the globe: one image each day, a quote from the photographer, and brief but incisive notes, reflections and recollections from Peter Fetterman's forty year journey as a collector and dealer of photography.

Our first curated pathways through this incredible resource begin by tracing The Art of Fashion in photography. Like all the best journeys of discovery though, we soon go off piste... taking in the earliest pioneers and explorers of the medium and the birth of photo-journalism, before arriving at the pages of Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. Finally we reach the beginning of the market that we know today, and perhaps the last opportunities to acquire hand-crafted prints from a golden era of fine art photography.

So please join us in the same spirit that you would encounter in person at the gallery - offering a warm and informal guide to your own journey of collecting.

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The art of fashion in photography can be traced back to the earliest photographic images: clothing, stance and setting carefully chosen, and often elaborately arranged.

One of the key components of figurative visual storytelling, our dress and appearance reflects so much about who we are - and how we are seen.
Fashion and culture in their broadest terms can express our individual identity; a sense of belonging; the spirit and mood of generations - a universal and timeless desire to look, to expose, to reveal, and to bear witness.
Our first pathway into The Power of Photography illustrates the breadth and depth of the medium - as seen by the acknowledged masters as well as the anonymous chroniclers and explorers.

Along the way we take in perspectives, process, and historical context - what makes a great photograph, and how to build a collection that reflects your own interests and values.
From intimate and tender observations to highly stylised street and studio confections, each image tells a story of a particular place and time in society and culture.

Use the menu below to navigate the pathway in any order you choose, and if you would like current availability and pricing please use the request links on each page.

Of course this is just one of many possible routes to take. If your particular area of interest is not yet covered, we'll be very happy to create a more personal journey - we all look forward to hearing from you!

Peace and Love,

Peter, Antonia and Matthew in California, and Kate in London
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