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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
- Provenance
- The Ashby/Connolly Collection.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 234.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Lot 234
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