Laura Gilpin

Laura Gilpin was a photographer whose documented active career spanned the decade between 1917 and 1927. Her known body of work consists of six photographs represented in major collections, establishing her significance in the field of early 20th-century American photography.

Her output demonstrates an engagement with both sensitive portraiture and architectural or environmental studies. Notable works preserved in museum holdings include the portrait Portrait of Gertrude Käsebier, alongside the geographic studies Ghost Rock, Sunrise on the Desert, Gate of Laguna, and Square Tower House. These subjects collectively suggest an early focus on the cultural and physical landscapes of the American Southwest.

Gilpin’s works are held in institutional collections, including the Museum of Modern Art. Researchers and collectors frequently seek Laura Gilpin prints when studying the evolution of documentary and fine art photography during this period. These historically significant images are today often preserved as museum-quality, high-quality prints, allowing for continued public access and study.