Artwork copyright Eduardo Calderón. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Eduardo Calderón. Photo courtesy of Western Washington University, 2025.

Untitled #1, 1979

Eduardo Calderón
Peruvian (born 1949)

Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham

About the Artwork

Untitled #1 is part of photographer Eduardo Calderón's body of images taken during his travels in Latin America. This high contrast composition, taken in Peru, highlights the facial expression, gesture, and cast shadow of a young child.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Western Washington University.

About the Artist

A student of anthropology, Northwest photographer Eduardo Calderón creates artworks that invite imaginative interpretations. He chooses his compositions to encourage visual and narrative ambiguity. Born in Arequipa, Peru, many of his photographs were taken during travels to Latin America and Europe. He has lived and worked in Washington State since 1975.