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George Platt Lynes — Mel Fillini (two works)
George Platt Lynes — Mel Fillini (two works)
George Platt Lynes

Mel Fillini (two works)

1954

This diptych of vintage gelatin silver prints presents two studies of a male figure in classical repose, photographed from different angles and positions. The images are presented within ornamental frames featuring decorative corner flourishes, evoking the aesthetic conventions of 19th century portraiture while depicting modernist figural studies. Lynes employs subtle gradations of tone and carefully controlled lighting to model the form, emphasizing the sculptural qualities of the human body. The work exemplifies the photographer's engagement with classical ideals of beauty and form, positioning photography as a medium capable of capturing the timeless aesthetic concerns of fine art tradition.

Medium
vintage gelatin silver print
Overall

Notes

A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 162. Inscribed to verso of each work 'Mel Fillini - Jan.

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A Ménage with George Platt Lynes

May 1, 2026

Estimate: $1,200$1,800

Sold: $5,054

Lot 162

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George Platt Lynes, Mel Fillini (two works), 1954

This diptych of vintage gelatin silver prints presents two studies of a male figure in classical repose, photographed from different angles and positions. The images are presented within ornamental frames featuring decorative corner flourishes, evoking the aesthetic conventions of 19th century portraiture while depicting modernist figural studies. Lynes employs subtle gradations of tone and carefully controlled lighting to model the form, emphasizing the sculptural qualities of the human body. The work exemplifies the photographer's engagement with classical ideals of beauty and form, positioning photography as a medium capable of capturing the timeless aesthetic concerns of fine art tradition.

Medium
vintage gelatin silver print
Dimensions
overall: 14.3 x 22.9 cm
Year
1954
Seen at
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, United States

Related themes

Decorative Frame, Figural Composition, Figure Study, Sculptural Body, Modernist Photography, Studio Photography, Aesthetic Tradition, Mid Century, Fine Art Photography, Tonal Gradation, Gelatin Silver Print, Vintage Photography, Diptych, Classical Form, Male Nude, Body Study, Art Photography, Photographic Series, Black and White, Archival Print

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