THE FINAL ARTIST PROOF COLLECTION
Marion Warren was one of Maryland’s famous photographers who chronicled life in the Chesapeake region. This one-of-a-kind set of signed “artist proofs” by photographer Marion Warren is being offered from the private collection of master printer Richard Olsenius. Olsenius became Warren’s only authorized personal printer for the last several years of his life. (2003-2006)
This one-of-a-kind set of signed color artist proofs by Marion Warren is being released from the private collection of master printer Richard Olsenius. In his later years, Warren and Olsenius collaborated to print these rarely seen color photographs. These are the only signed ”artist proofs” of Warren’s color work.
Warren Legacy Video
Share Marion Warren’s timeless vision of the Chesapeake in this richly produced DVD featuring 75 minutes of imagery, music, video and narration. Included are a portfolio and gallery presentation of Warren’s still photography. The original music is composed by Richard Olsenius.
Richard Olsenius, of American Landscape Gallery, is pleased to announce the sale of his private collection of M. E. Warren signed black & white and color artist proofs. Olsenius was the only authorized printer of Warren’s iconic photographs from 2002 until Marion’s death in 2006 Their collaboration produced some of the highest quality art prints of Warren’s career as stated by Warren himself. This is the only remaining set of signed Warren artist proofs,
A Man & His Camera
“Photographing my community has been a journey that has allowed me to document the vibrant tapestry of daily life along the Chesapeake.. Through my lens, I have sought to capture the unique essence of the people, places, and events that shape our community.” Marion Warren.
To maintain consistency and image quality, Warren compared each new print or change in print size to Richard’s artist’s proofs and then signed them to establish his approval. Richard then set these match prints aside as the standard to compare any future prints by Olsenius and Warren. It’s been 17 years since their collaboration ended with Warren’s passing and Olsenius has now released this one-of-a-kind “Artist Proof Collection” of 55 M.E.Warren hand-signed printer’s proofs of his iconic black & white and Color work.
This print collection also includes the last of his signed artist proofs of the famous Bay Bridge photograph. These artist proofs are the only collection of Warren’s signed archival prints produce by himself and Richard Olsenius. These are not poster reproductions. These are individually printed and signed by Marion Warren and Richard Olsenius.
Photo by Mark Odell, Capital Gazette.
For several years, Richard Olsenius restored and printed Marion Warren’s work. Here he is getting approval by Marion Warren on one of his most iconic images, The Bay Bridge
Photo by Josh McKerrow, The Capital Gazette.
Before his death, Marion Warren assembled a team to carry forward his work. Left to Right, Joanie Surette,, Mame Warren, Katherine Burke (seated) and Richard Olsenius
8 minute video celebrating the later years of Marion Warren, filmed by Richard Olsenius and narrated by Joanie Surette