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George Platt Lynes — Four works
George Platt Lynes — Four works
George Platt Lynes

Four works

This collection of four gelatin silver prints presents intimate portraits and figural studies characteristic of mid twentieth century American photography. The works demonstrate varied compositional approaches: the largest image captures three figures on a Mediterranean waterfront promenade, while the mounted sheet consolidates domestic and landscape scenes of solitary figures, and two additional prints explore the formal arrangement of paired male subjects in interior and waterside settings. The photographs employ precise tonal control and careful attention to light and shadow, reflecting the artist's sophisticated approach to portraiture and figure studies. Collectively, these works exemplify the humanistic documentary tradition and the exploration of psychological presence through photographic medium.

Medium
gelatin silver print; gelatin silver print mounted to paper
Overall
Location
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, NJ

Notes

A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 249. Inscribed to verso of one work 'GPL + MW'.

🔨 Auction Lot

A Ménage with George Platt Lynes

May 1, 2026

Estimate: $800 to $1,200

Lot 249

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George Platt Lynes, Four works

This collection of four gelatin silver prints presents intimate portraits and figural studies characteristic of mid twentieth century American photography. The works demonstrate varied compositional approaches: the largest image captures three figures on a Mediterranean waterfront promenade, while the mounted sheet consolidates domestic and landscape scenes of solitary figures, and two additional prints explore the formal arrangement of paired male subjects in interior and waterside settings. The photographs employ precise tonal control and careful attention to light and shadow, reflecting the artist's sophisticated approach to portraiture and figure studies. Collectively, these works exemplify the humanistic documentary tradition and the exploration of psychological presence through photographic medium.

Medium
gelatin silver print; gelatin silver print mounted to paper
Dimensions
overall: 23.8 x 15.2 cm
Seen at
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, United States

Related themes

Archival Photograph, Landscape Photography, Light And Shadow, Figure Study, Mid Century Modern, Group Composition, Documentary Style, Paired Figures, Formal Arrangement, Interior Portrait, Gelatin Silver Print, Waterfront Setting, Black And White, Male Subjects, Photographic Collection, Portrait Photography, Mounted Photographs, Humanistic Photography, Tonal Ranges, Intimate Portraiture

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Alex Capecelatro, Jonathan Murray