
Le corset noir
A shadowy, intimate photograph by Brassaï capturing the sensual geometry of a black corset against bare skin, rendered in the rich tonal contrasts characteristic of his nocturnal vision. The gelatin silver print, produced in the 1950s, exemplifies his mastery of light and shadow, transforming a private moment into a study of texture, form, and quiet eroticism. As with much of his work, Brassaï finds poetry in the overlooked corners of Parisian life, elevating the mundane into something mysterious and enduring.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
October 1, 2014
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