Brassaï (French, 1899–1984)

LOT ID: 66096

Tete de Tareau, 1942

Silver Print

14 х 14.5 in. cm.

Unsigned

Lot description

associated with such artists as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, and the writer Henry Miller. Although he disliked photography at the time, he found it necessary to use it in his journalistic assignments and soon came to appreciate the medium’s unique aesthetic qualities. He was greatly inspired by the work of fellow photographer Andre Kertesz.

Brassaï’s early photographs concentrated on the night life of Montparnasse, a district of Paris then noted for its artists, streetwalkers, and petty criminals. His pictures were published in a successful book, Paris de nuit (1933; Paris After Dark, also published as Paris at Night), which caused a stir because of its sometimes scandalous subject matter.

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Reproduced in early Monographs.
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Margin Area	Edge, border, or perimeter areas
Image Area	Central image, focal point of the item/image.

Minor	Existing condition generally does not involve risk of loss
Moderate	Noticeable, increasing in severity and/or size; not serious, but should be monitored or corrected by a conservator
Major	Distinct, recognizable damage; stability of the work is questionable; risk is a factor; requires the attention of a conservator
Extreme	Advanced and severe damage; work is insecure and at great risk

Brassaï (French, 1899–1984) LOT ID: 66096 Tete de Tareau, 1942

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LOT ID: 66096

Tete de Tareau, 1942