
Kiki et ses amies (Thérèze Treize et Lily)
A candid and atmospheric gelatin silver print by Brassaï captures the celebrated Montparnasse model and muse Kiki de Montparnasse alongside her companions Thérèze Treize and Lily, evoking the vibrant bohemian nightlife of 1930s Paris. Brassaï's masterful use of light and shadow lends the image an intimate, almost theatrical quality, drawing viewers into the social world of cafés, cabarets, and artists that defined the era. The photograph reflects the Hungarian-French artist's renowned ability to document Parisian life with both unflinching realism and poetic sensitivity.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
October 1, 2014
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