
Ali Underwater
"Ali Underwater" by Flip Schulke is a gelatin silver print that captures Muhammad Ali in a moment of aquatic grace, showcasing the photographer's ability to document the boxer beyond the ring. Schulke's underwater imagery transforms Ali into an almost sculptural form, emphasizing the athlete's physical power and fluidity while exploring themes of weightlessness and freedom. The flush mounted presentation of this later print enhances the intimate scale of the composition, inviting close viewing of the fine tonal qualities characteristic of Schulke's masterful darkroom technique.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later, flush-mounted.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
April 2, 2025
Lot 72
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