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Ernst Haas — Leaping Horse on the set of The Misfits, Nevada
Ernst Haas

Leaping Horse on the set of The Misfits, Nevada

A striking gelatin silver print by Ernst Haas capturing the raw, kinetic energy of a horse mid-leap on the set of John Huston's 1961 film *The Misfits* in the Nevada desert. Haas's masterful eye transforms a moment of chaotic motion into a powerful compositional study in black and white, blurring the boundaries between documentary photography and fine art. The image reflects his signature ability to find lyrical beauty within fleeting, unscripted moments.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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April 1, 2014

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Ernst Haas, Leaping Horse on the set of The Misfits, Nevada

A striking gelatin silver print by Ernst Haas capturing the raw, kinetic energy of a horse mid-leap on the set of John Huston's 1961 film *The Misfits* in the Nevada desert. Haas's masterful eye transforms a moment of chaotic motion into a powerful compositional study in black and white, blurring the boundaries between documentary photography and fine art. The image reflects his signature ability to find lyrical beauty within fleeting, unscripted moments.

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

Related themes

Mid-Twentieth Century, Dramatic Mood, Mid Century Modern, Austrian-American Photographer, Male Artist, Motion Photography, Black and White Photography, Equestrian Subject, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Dynamic Motion, Animal Subject, On-Set Photography, Master Photographer, Photojournalism, Western Americana

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