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Elliott Erwitt — Valencia, Spain (Robert and Mary Frank)
Elliott Erwitt

Valencia, Spain (Robert and Mary Frank)

A candid black-and-white photograph capturing an intimate moment between Robert and Mary Frank in Valencia, Spain, rendered with the warmth and quiet humanity characteristic of Erwitt's observational style. The gelatin silver print, produced later from the original negative, showcases Erwitt's masterful eye for stolen, tender moments between people. The image reflects his lifelong friendship with fellow photographer Robert Frank, lending the work a personal depth beyond that of a typical documentary photograph.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation, Part 2

April 4, 2017

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Elliott Erwitt, Valencia, Spain (Robert and Mary Frank)

A candid black-and-white photograph capturing an intimate moment between Robert and Mary Frank in Valencia, Spain, rendered with the warmth and quiet humanity characteristic of Erwitt's observational style. The gelatin silver print, produced later from the original negative, showcases Erwitt's masterful eye for stolen, tender moments between people. The image reflects his lifelong friendship with fellow photographer Robert Frank, lending the work a personal depth beyond that of a typical documentary photograph.

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

Related themes

Twentieth Century, Humanist Photography, Male Artist, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Intimate Mood, Portrait Photography, Established Artist, Street Photography, Candid Photography

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