David Finn

David Finn (born Finkelstein, August 30, 1921 – October 18, 2021) was an American public relations executive, photographer, and historian of sculpture.

[6] He employed raking light and high-contrast black and white to emphasize the drama and three-dimensionality of sculpture.

In addition to overall shots, he often focused on close-ups and details, which allowed him to isolate and abstract small sections of his subjects.

[7] This idiosyncratic style earned him favor with contemporary sculptors like Henry Moore, whose work Finn photographed extensively.

[10] Finn photographed the works of important contemporary sculptors, such as Henry Moore and Eduardo Chillida.

[11] The collection includes many of the original photographs that Finn used for his publications on various topics related to sculptural history.

Auguste Rodin , Saint John the Baptist Preaching (c.1880), photographed by David Finn