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1x Brassai | Escaliers Montmartre, Paris 1932 | Fine Art
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Product description
"Escaliers Montmartre, Paris 1932" 30.5 cm x 43.5 cm with white border | Photo comes very carefully packaged.
Is one of Brassaï's most iconic photographs and a superb example of his masterful use of light, shadow, and composition. This photograph is part of his famous series "Paris de Nuit" (1933), in which he captured the nightlife and atmosphere of Paris in a way that is both realistic and poetic.
Photo Features:
- Composition: The composition of the photograph is masterful; Brassaï uses the stairs to lead the viewer's gaze upward, along the winding stone steps and iron railing. The lines of the stairs create a strong visual direction, adding to the dynamics of the image.
- Light and Shadow: As with many of Brassaï's works, the control of light and shadow is essential. The photograph was taken at night or dusk, with the illumination of street lamps dramatically accentuating the stone steps. The contrast between the light and dark parts of the photograph enhances the atmosphere of mystery and timelessness.
- Atmosphere: The photograph evokes a nostalgic and melancholic feeling typical of Brassaï's work. The image of the empty, illuminated steps of Montmartre conveys a sense of peace and loneliness, but also of the beauty to be found in the stillness of the night.
Historical Context:
This photograph was taken at a time when Paris was a center for avant-garde art and culture. Brassaï, who had settled in the city, was inspired by the life of the streets, especially after sunset. "Escaliers Montmartre, Paris 1932" is a visual poem that captures the magic of Paris, a city that Brassaï knew how to document like no other.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsBlack, Silver, WhiteMaterialPaperNumber of items1First ownerYesOrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight43 cmWidth30 cm
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Rotterdam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since September 2021 • 186 sales