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Janet Gaynor, A Star is Born (three works)
This triptych of gelatin silver prints documents a woman in elaborate patterned robes moving through modernist interior spaces. Shot in black and white with strong geometric framing, the sequence captures sequential moments across three photographs, emphasizing the interplay between the ornate textile costume and the austere architectural setting. The photographs exemplify George Platt Lynes's refined approach to portraiture and fashion documentation, combining theatrical sensibility with the precise technical mastery characteristic of mid twentieth century studio photography. The composition plays with light, shadow, and spatial depth to create a narrative arc across the three frames, transforming the domestic interior into a stage for visual drama.
- Medium
- gelatin silver print
- Overall
- Provenance
- The Ashby/Connolly Collection.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 200. Inscribed to verso of one work 'Janet Gaynor'.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Sold: $1,862
Lot 200
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