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On the Bed
This gelatin silver print depicts two nude male figures arranged on a bed within a sparse, dimly lit interior space. A standing figure holds aloft a light source or reflective object, casting dramatic illumination across the reclining form below, whose face remains serene in repose. The composition employs stark chiaroscuro and geometric framing to create an intimate yet theatrical tableau. The work exemplifies mid twentieth century art photography's exploration of the male form through formalist staging and modernist lighting techniques, positioning the body as both sculptural subject and vehicle for aesthetic investigation.
- 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 177.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800
Sold: $4,480
Lot 177
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