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George Platt Lynes — Stoneblossom
George Platt Lynes — Stoneblossom
George Platt Lynes

Stoneblossom

This gelatin silver print depicts a solitary figure in a lush garden setting, framed by dense foliage and verdant hedges that create a sense of intimate enclosure. In the foreground, a classical stone urn on a pedestal commands attention, its decorative relief work catching light against the darker tones of the surrounding vegetation. The composition balances the geometric formality of the architectural ornament with the organic abundance of the natural landscape, while the figure's contemplative posture suggests a moment of quiet observation. Characteristic of mid twentieth century modernist photography, the work demonstrates masterful control of tonal range and depth of field to evoke mood and psychological atmosphere within a domestic garden space.

Medium
gelatin silver print
Overall

Notes

A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 234.

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A Ménage with George Platt Lynes

May 1, 2026

Estimate: $800$1,200

Lot 234

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George Platt Lynes, Stoneblossom

This gelatin silver print depicts a solitary figure in a lush garden setting, framed by dense foliage and verdant hedges that create a sense of intimate enclosure. In the foreground, a classical stone urn on a pedestal commands attention, its decorative relief work catching light against the darker tones of the surrounding vegetation. The composition balances the geometric formality of the architectural ornament with the organic abundance of the natural landscape, while the figure's contemplative posture suggests a moment of quiet observation. Characteristic of mid twentieth century modernist photography, the work demonstrates masterful control of tonal range and depth of field to evoke mood and psychological atmosphere within a domestic garden space.

Medium
gelatin silver print
Dimensions
overall: 23.5 x 19.4 cm
Seen at
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, United States

Related themes

Vintage Print, Figure Study, Contemplative Mood, Garden Ornament, Classical Urn, Modernist Photography, Garden Photography, Mid Century, Botanical, Fine Art Photography, Architectural Elements, Composition, Landscape, Gelatin Silver Print, Domestic Space, Psychological Space, Formal Garden, Nature and Culture, Monochromatic, Black and White

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Collected by

Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro