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Brassaï (Gyula Halász) — Le corset noir
Brassaï (Gyula Halász)

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.

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October 1, 2014

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Brassaï (Gyula Halász), 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.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Dark Mood, Intimate Portrait, Renowned Photographer, Surrealist Photography, Mid-Twentieth Century, Figure Study, Modernist Photography, Hungarian-French Artist, Male Artist, Documentary Photography, 20th Century Photography, Black and White Photography, Nude Figure Study, Gelatin Silver Print, Intimate Mood, Square Format, Street Photography, Nude Study, Figurative, Dark Moody Atmosphere

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