
Leonor Fini, Italy
A striking gelatin silver print by Henri Cartier-Bresson capturing the enigmatic surrealist artist Leonor Fini in Italy, rendered in the photographer's signature style of precise, spontaneous composition. The image reflects Cartier-Bresson's masterful eye for the "decisive moment," revealing an intimate yet subtly theatrical portrait of one of surrealism's most captivating figures. The rich tonal depth of the later gelatin silver print enhances the atmospheric quality that defined Cartier-Bresson's celebrated approach to documentary portraiture.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Eye of the Century
December 12, 2017
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