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Brassaï (Gyula Halász) — Pont Neuf, Paris
Brassaï (Gyula Halász)

Pont Neuf, Paris

A hauntingly atmospheric nocturnal photograph, Brassaï captures the iconic Pont Neuf bridge in Paris shrouded in darkness, with the soft glow of gas lamps casting a diffused, dreamlike light across the wet cobblestones and ancient stone arches. The gelatin silver print renders the scene in rich, velvety tones of deep black and silvery gray, emphasizing the mysterious and poetic quality of the city at night. This later print exemplifies Brassaï's masterful ability to transform familiar Parisian landmarks into evocative, almost otherworldly visions that defined his celebrated exploration of nocturnal urban life.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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October 4, 2018

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Brassaï (Gyula Halász), Pont Neuf, Paris

A hauntingly atmospheric nocturnal photograph, Brassaï captures the iconic Pont Neuf bridge in Paris shrouded in darkness, with the soft glow of gas lamps casting a diffused, dreamlike light across the wet cobblestones and ancient stone arches. The gelatin silver print renders the scene in rich, velvety tones of deep black and silvery gray, emphasizing the mysterious and poetic quality of the city at night. This later print exemplifies Brassaï's masterful ability to transform familiar Parisian landmarks into evocative, almost otherworldly visions that defined his celebrated exploration of nocturnal urban life.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Parisian Cityscape, Nocturnal Mood, 20th Century, Urban Atmosphere, Bridge Photography, Male Artist, Hungarian-French Photographer, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Street Photography, Master Photographer

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