
Igor Stravinsky, New York City
A striking example of Arnold Newman's signature environmental portraiture, this gelatin silver print captures the legendary composer Igor Stravinsky dwarfed by the sweeping curve of a grand piano's open lid. The dramatic compositional contrast between the small human figure and the bold geometric form of the instrument serves as a powerful visual metaphor for Stravinsky's monumental contributions to modern music. Printed later and mounted, this work remains one of the most iconic and widely reproduced portraits in the history of photography.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later and mounted.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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Photographs
May 8, 2013
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