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George Platt Lynes — Randy Jack (two works)
George Platt Lynes — Randy Jack (two works)
George Platt Lynes

Randy Jack (two works)

This diptych presents two photographs of a young male model posed against a neutral, draped backdrop in a white t shirt and black tights. In the left image, the figure stands in profile with one leg bent, hand on hip, gazing downward in a contemplative stance. The right photograph captures the model reclining on the white fabric, one leg extended, in a more relaxed, recumbent position. Shot as gelatin silver prints, the works demonstrate the photographer's distinctive approach to male portraiture and dance photography, employing dramatic side lighting and careful compositional framing. The pairing invites consideration of movement, repose, and the sculptural qualities of the human form, characteristic of mid twentieth century modernist photography.

Medium
gelatin silver print
Overall

Notes

A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 142. Inscribed to verso of each work 'Homer Randolph Jack' and 'Randy Jack' with artist's stamp 'George Platt Lynes Vogue Studios' and collector's stamp.

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A Ménage with George Platt Lynes

May 1, 2026

Estimate: $1,200$1,800

Sold: $3,584

Lot 142

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George Platt Lynes, Randy Jack (two works)

This diptych presents two photographs of a young male model posed against a neutral, draped backdrop in a white t shirt and black tights. In the left image, the figure stands in profile with one leg bent, hand on hip, gazing downward in a contemplative stance. The right photograph captures the model reclining on the white fabric, one leg extended, in a more relaxed, recumbent position. Shot as gelatin silver prints, the works demonstrate the photographer's distinctive approach to male portraiture and dance photography, employing dramatic side lighting and careful compositional framing. The pairing invites consideration of movement, repose, and the sculptural qualities of the human form, characteristic of mid twentieth century modernist photography.

Medium
gelatin silver print
Dimensions
overall: 24.1 x 19.4 cm
Seen at
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, United States

Related themes

Neutral Background, Figure Study, Mid Century Modern, Minimalist Aesthetic, Modernist Photography, Studio Photography, Archival Photography, Fine Art Photography, Portraiture, Gelatin Silver Print, Sculptural Form, Diptych, Dramatic Lighting, Posed Photography, Compositional Study, Movement and Repose, Human Form, Dance Photography, Male Portraiture, Black and White

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