
Distortion #34
André Kertész's *Distortion #34* is a gelatin silver print that captures the human form warped and fragmented through the use of a distorting mirror, creating a surreal, almost abstract composition. The undulating curves and stretched contours of the nude figure challenge conventional representations of the body, blurring the line between photography and avant-garde art. Originally part of a series commissioned in the 1930s, this later print exemplifies Kertész's playful yet provocative exploration of perception and form.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, possibly printed 1952 or later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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Photographs
October 4, 2018
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