
Erwin Blumenfeld
Nude Under Wet Silk, Paris
A striking example of Blumenfeld's mastery of light and form, this gelatin silver print captures a female nude draped beneath clinging wet silk, creating an ethereal interplay between concealment and revelation. The translucent fabric clings to the body's contours, transforming the figure into an almost sculptural study of texture and shadow. Shot in Paris during the height of his commercial and artistic career, the image exemplifies Blumenfeld's ability to blend modernist experimentation with sensual elegance.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
May 8, 2013
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