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Self-Portrait
This gelatin silver print presents an intimate study of a reclining male figure on a bed, rendered in the photographer's characteristic modernist aesthetic. The composition employs dramatic lighting that emphasizes the sculptural qualities of the human form, with strong contrasts between illuminated flesh and deep shadows. The figure's pose, with one hand resting across the torso, suggests both vulnerability and repose. Windows in the background establish a domestic interior setting while remaining largely obscured. The work exemplifies mid-20th century artistic photography's engagement with the nude form as a vehicle for formal experimentation and psychological introspection.
- Medium
- gelatin silver print
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 174. Inscribed to verso 'R M.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800
Sold: $5,760
Lot 174
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