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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
- Provenance
- The Ashby/Connolly Collection.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 248.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Lot 248
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