Photograph silver gelatin by Chin San Long

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Chin San Long (Lang Jingshan) (Chinese, 1892-1995)
Photograph titled "The Raft," executed in 1930, depicting a woman steering a raft through the water with a pole. 
Silver gelatin print. Hand signed along the backing to the lower right of the photograph.

Chin San Long is known for his innovative art photography, particularly his signature ‘composite photography’ technique. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude photos, and also specialized in nature photography.

Provenance: From the collection of William Atkins.