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Florence Henri — Nude
Florence Henri

Nude

Florence Henri's "Nude" is a gelatin silver print that exemplifies the photographer's sophisticated approach to modernist abstraction through the human form. The work employs geometric composition and strategic use of light and shadow to transform the body into an interplay of planes and curves, reflecting Henry's engagement with Constructivist principles and Cubist spatial concepts. As a flush-mounted print, the image achieves an integrated relationship between photograph and support surface, characteristic of Henry's meticulous presentation methods developed during her time at the Bauhaus.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted.

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April 2, 2025

Lot 33

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Florence Henri, Nude

Florence Henri's "Nude" is a gelatin silver print that exemplifies the photographer's sophisticated approach to modernist abstraction through the human form. The work employs geometric composition and strategic use of light and shadow to transform the body into an interplay of planes and curves, reflecting Henry's engagement with Constructivist principles and Cubist spatial concepts. As a flush-mounted print, the image achieves an integrated relationship between photograph and support surface, characteristic of Henry's meticulous presentation methods developed during her time at the Bauhaus.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, 20th Century, French Artist, Intimate aesthetic, Geometric Abstraction, Modernism, Surrealist Influence, Nude Figure, Black and White, Abstract Composition

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