
Selected Images
Eight gelatin silver prints by South African photographer David Goldblatt capture the stark social and physical landscapes of apartheid-era South Africa with unflinching documentary precision. Printed in the 1980s, these black-and-white images reflect Goldblatt's characteristic blend of quiet observation and moral clarity, revealing the everyday realities of a deeply divided society. The rich tonal depth of the gelatin silver process enhances the photographs' sense of intimacy and permanence, underscoring the weight of the historical moment they record.
- Medium
- Eight gelatin silver prints, printed 1980s.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
October 1, 2014
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