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Richard Sisson (two works)
1947
This diptych presents two nearly identical black and white photographs of a man in dark clothing, posed against a modernist interior with a dramatic landscape visible through glass behind him. The subject gazes downward in the left frame and turns slightly upward in the right, creating a subtle psychological progression across the pair. Lynes captures the figure with precise lighting and sharp focus, emphasizing the interplay between the geometric architectural elements and the natural vista beyond. The vintage gelatin silver prints demonstrate the photographer's masterful control of tonal range and compositional balance, hallmarks of mid century American portrait photography.
- Medium
- vintage 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 208. Inscribed to verso of each work 'Richard Sisson c.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Sold: $1,280
Lot 208
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