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Horst P. Horst — Male Nude (Legs Crossed)
Horst P. Horst

Male Nude (Legs Crossed)

A striking study of the male form, this photograph by Horst P. Horst captures the elegant geometry of a nude figure with legs crossed, showcasing the artist's masterful use of light and shadow to sculpt the human body. The composition reflects Horst's signature aesthetic, blending classical sensibility with modernist precision to elevate the figure to near-sculptural status. This rare, hand-signed print, numbered 2/25, represents an intimate and collectible example of the legendary photographer's fine art work.

Medium
Signed in pencil in the margin; signed, titled, dated and numbered 2/25 in pencil on the verso.

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April 4, 2016

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Horst P. Horst, Male Nude (Legs Crossed)

A striking study of the male form, this photograph by Horst P. Horst captures the elegant geometry of a nude figure with legs crossed, showcasing the artist's masterful use of light and shadow to sculpt the human body. The composition reflects Horst's signature aesthetic, blending classical sensibility with modernist precision to elevate the figure to near-sculptural status. This rare, hand-signed print, numbered 2/25, represents an intimate and collectible example of the legendary photographer's fine art work.

Medium
Signed in pencil in the margin; signed, titled, dated and numbered 2/25 in pencil on the verso.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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German-American Photographer, Monochrome, Sensual, 20th Century, Figure Study, Limited Edition Print, Modernist Photography, Photograph, Classical, Black and White Photography, Fashion Photography Pioneer, Elegant Aesthetic, Artistic Nude, Male Nude, Silver Gelatin Print, Elegant, German, Mid-Century, Signed Original

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