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Helmut Newton — Upstairs at Maxim’s, Paris
Helmut Newton

Upstairs at Maxim’s, Paris

A striking black-and-white gelatin silver print by Helmut Newton capturing the glamour and provocative elegance synonymous with his iconic style, set within the legendary Parisian restaurant Maxim's. The image embodies Newton's mastery of contrasting power, luxury, and sensuality, using the opulent Belle Époque interior as a dramatic backdrop. Characteristic of his work, the photograph blurs the line between high fashion and raw human desire.

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Gelatin silver print from

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October 1, 2013

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Helmut Newton, Upstairs at Maxim’s, Paris

A striking black-and-white gelatin silver print by Helmut Newton capturing the glamour and provocative elegance synonymous with his iconic style, set within the legendary Parisian restaurant Maxim's. The image embodies Newton's mastery of contrasting power, luxury, and sensuality, using the opulent Belle Époque interior as a dramatic backdrop. Characteristic of his work, the photograph blurs the line between high fashion and raw human desire.

Medium
Gelatin silver print from
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, 20th Century, Figure Study, German-Australian Photographer, Fashion Photography, Male Artist, Established Master, Provocative Mood, Documentary Style, Avant-Garde, High Contrast, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Parisian Setting, Editorial Photography, Provocateur, Master Photographer, Figurative, Black and White

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