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Erwin Blumenfeld — Manina
Erwin Blumenfeld

Manina

Erwin Blumenfeld's 'Manina' is a solarized gelatin silver print printed in 1949, showcasing the photographer's innovative darkroom techniques. The solarization process creates striking tonal reversals that enhance the surreal quality of the portrait.

Medium
Solarized gelatin silver print, printed 1949.

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October 14, 2020

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Erwin Blumenfeld, Manina

Erwin Blumenfeld's 'Manina' is a solarized gelatin silver print printed in 1949, showcasing the photographer's innovative darkroom techniques. The solarization process creates striking tonal reversals that enhance the surreal quality of the portrait.

Medium
Solarized gelatin silver print, printed 1949.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, American, Photograph, Modernist, Avant-Garde, Experimental, Gelatin Silver Print, Portrait, Solarized, Black and White

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