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George Hoyningen-Huene — George Platt Lynes
George Hoyningen-Huene — George Platt Lynes
George Hoyningen-Huene

George Platt Lynes

This gelatin silver print presents a young man in three quarter view, rendered in the sophisticated portraiture style characteristic of early twentieth century modernist photography. The subject wears a denim work shirt with visible stitching, positioned against a dramatically lit neutral background that creates strong tonal contrasts. The photographer employs careful lighting to model the face and fabric, while the figure's downward gaze and composed posture suggest a contemplative moment. The tonal range and technical mastery reflect the refined aesthetic sensibility of the artist's practice, bridging commercial portraiture with fine art photography during the interwar period.

Medium
gelatin silver print
Overall

Notes

A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 184. Inscribed to verso 'George Platt Lynes by G.

🔨 Auction Lot

A Ménage with George Platt Lynes

May 1, 2026

Estimate: $800$1,200

Sold: $896

Lot 184

For Sale

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George Hoyningen-Huene, George Platt Lynes

This gelatin silver print presents a young man in three quarter view, rendered in the sophisticated portraiture style characteristic of early twentieth century modernist photography. The subject wears a denim work shirt with visible stitching, positioned against a dramatically lit neutral background that creates strong tonal contrasts. The photographer employs careful lighting to model the face and fabric, while the figure's downward gaze and composed posture suggest a contemplative moment. The tonal range and technical mastery reflect the refined aesthetic sensibility of the artist's practice, bridging commercial portraiture with fine art photography during the interwar period.

Medium
gelatin silver print
Dimensions
overall: 17.8 x 14 cm
Seen at
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, United States

Related themes

Character Study, Three Quarter View, Contemplative Expression, Photographic Print, Fashion Photography, Modernist Photography, Studio Portrait, Fine Art Photography, Interwar Period, 20th Century Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Male Portrait, Dramatic Lighting, European Modernism, Portrait Photography, Sepia Tones, Portrait Composition, Tonal Photography, Black and White, Denim Work Shirt

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