Laurence and Pauline Schwarm in front of their 100-year old farm, Greensburg, Kansas, June 2011, Larry Schwarm

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born 1944
Laurence and Pauline Schwarm in front of their 100-year old farm, Greensburg, Kansas, June 2011, 2011
Where object was made: Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States
Material/technique: inkjet print
Credit line: Courtesy of artist
Accession number: EL2018.031
Not on display

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Larry Schwarm: Kansas Farmers

“Larry Schwarm brings first-hand knowledge to his observations of Kansas farmers. These are his parents, Laurence and Pauline Schwarm…This photograph serves as a credential; Schwarm possessed ingrained knowledge of this landscape and the people who derive their livelihood from it” (p.14). Schwarm’s documentary photography helps communicate the realities of Kansas farming. Tap the web icon to read more about his work and connections with Kansas farmers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about this work, turn to pages 14 and 15 in the exhibition catalog (available in the galleries).

Spencer Selections: Kansas Farmers

“Larry Schwarm brings first-hand knowledge to his observations of Kansas farmers. These are his parents, Laurence and Pauline Schwarm…This photograph serves as a credential; Schwarm possessed ingrained knowledge of this landscape and the people who derive their livelihood from it” (p.14). Schwarm’s documentary photography helps communicate the realities of Kansas farming. Tap the web icon to read more about his work and connections with Kansas farmers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about this work, turn to pages 14 and 15 in the exhibition catalog (available in the galleries).

Exhibitions

Kate Meyer, curator
2018–2019
Kate Meyer, curator
2018–2019

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