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Dora Maar — circa 1936
Dora Maar

circa 1936

A striking gelatin silver print by the pioneering Surrealist photographer and artist Dora Maar, this work from circa 1936 reflects her mastery of the medium during one of her most creatively prolific periods. Maar's distinctive eye for surreal juxtaposition and dramatic composition is evident in the interplay of light, shadow, and form captured within the photograph. The image stands as a testament to her significant contributions to avant-garde photography in interwar Paris.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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Dora Maar, circa 1936

A striking gelatin silver print by the pioneering Surrealist photographer and artist Dora Maar, this work from circa 1936 reflects her mastery of the medium during one of her most creatively prolific periods. Maar's distinctive eye for surreal juxtaposition and dramatic composition is evident in the interplay of light, shadow, and form captured within the photograph. The image stands as a testament to her significant contributions to avant-garde photography in interwar Paris.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Monochrome, French, Twentieth Century, Figure Study, Experimental, Gelatin Silver Print, Portrait, Modern, Black and White

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