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George Platt Lynes — Three Works
George Platt Lynes — Three Works
George Platt Lynes

Three Works

This triptych of gelatin silver prints showcases three distinct photographic subjects unified by their tonal sophistication and formal composition. At left, a portrait of a young man in profile demonstrates Lynes' mastery of dramatic lighting and psychological penetration, rendered in deep chiaroscuro tones. The central image captures three figures arranged around a bicycle in an urban setting, its warm sepia cast evoking a nostalgic narrative quality. At right, two figures in an intimate moment display Lynes' characteristic attention to the human form and gestural intimacy. Created during the mid twentieth century, these works exemplify the photographer's refined approach to portraiture and figuration, blending modernist aesthetics with humanistic sensibility.

Medium
gelatin silver print
Overall

Notes

A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 248.

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A Ménage with George Platt Lynes

May 1, 2026

Estimate: $800$1,200

Lot 248

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George Platt Lynes, Three Works

This triptych of gelatin silver prints showcases three distinct photographic subjects unified by their tonal sophistication and formal composition. At left, a portrait of a young man in profile demonstrates Lynes' mastery of dramatic lighting and psychological penetration, rendered in deep chiaroscuro tones. The central image captures three figures arranged around a bicycle in an urban setting, its warm sepia cast evoking a nostalgic narrative quality. At right, two figures in an intimate moment display Lynes' characteristic attention to the human form and gestural intimacy. Created during the mid twentieth century, these works exemplify the photographer's refined approach to portraiture and figuration, blending modernist aesthetics with humanistic sensibility.

Medium
gelatin silver print
Dimensions
overall: 11.1 x 7.9 cm
Seen at
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, United States

Related themes

Vintage Print, Sepia Tone, Modernist Photography, Male Figure Studies, Figurative Photography, Narrative Photography, Triptych Format, Profile Portrait, 20th Century Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Dramatic Lighting, Intimacy and Form, Monochromatic Imagery, Group Portrait, Urban Setting, Chiaroscuro, Portrait Photography, Tonal Sophistication, Humanistic Study, Figure Composition

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Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro