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Bruce Davidson — Widow of Montmartre, Paris
Bruce Davidson

Widow of Montmartre, Paris

Bruce Davidson's Widow of Montmartre, Paris is a gelatin silver print that captures a poignant moment in the streets of Paris. Printed later from the original negative, the photograph documents the everyday life and human experience in the historic Montmartre neighborhood. Davidson's work is known for its intimate and empathetic portrayal of urban subjects.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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A Classic Vision: Photographs from A Private European Collection

November 16, 2022

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Bruce Davidson, Widow of Montmartre, Paris

Bruce Davidson's Widow of Montmartre, Paris is a gelatin silver print that captures a poignant moment in the streets of Paris. Printed later from the original negative, the photograph documents the everyday life and human experience in the historic Montmartre neighborhood. Davidson's work is known for its intimate and empathetic portrayal of urban subjects.

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

Related themes

Twentieth Century, Figure, Documentary, American, Photograph, Gelatin Silver Print, Melancholic, Portrait, Street Photography, Black and White

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