
Gratz 2 Yale, New Haven, CT
1971
This gelatin silver print presents an overhead view of a reclining nude figure against a dark background, rendered in stark black and white contrast. The photograph emphasizes the sculptural quality of the human form through dramatic lighting and composition, capturing volumetric curves and spatial relationships. Created in 1971, the work exemplifies conceptual and body focused artistic practices of the era. The print's documentary quality and anthropological approach invite viewers to reconsider conventional modes of representation and the body as subject matter.
- Medium
- gelatin silver print
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $80,000 – $120,000
For Sale
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