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Horst P. Horst — Triangles
Horst P. Horst

Triangles

A striking example of Horst P. Horst's masterful eye for geometric form and composition, *Triangles* showcases the photographer's ability to transform the human figure or architectural elements into bold, abstract visual structures. The interplay of light and shadow reinforces the angular motifs, creating a sense of graphic precision that is both elegant and timeless. This rare signed gelatin silver print, numbered 5 from a limited edition of 15, reflects the artist's enduring legacy as one of the twentieth century's most refined and sophisticated image-makers.

Medium
Signed in pencil in the margin; signed in pencil on the verso. Number 5 from an edition of 15.

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October 1, 2013

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Horst P. Horst, Triangles

A striking example of Horst P. Horst's masterful eye for geometric form and composition, *Triangles* showcases the photographer's ability to transform the human figure or architectural elements into bold, abstract visual structures. The interplay of light and shadow reinforces the angular motifs, creating a sense of graphic precision that is both elegant and timeless. This rare signed gelatin silver print, numbered 5 from a limited edition of 15, reflects the artist's enduring legacy as one of the twentieth century's most refined and sophisticated image-makers.

Medium
Signed in pencil in the margin; signed in pencil on the verso. Number 5 from an edition of 15.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Signed Photography, German-American Photographer, 20th Century, Limited Edition Print, Geometric Forms, Fashion Photography, Modernist Photography, Male Artist, Modernist, Signed Print, Elegant Mood, Elegant Aesthetic, Geometric Abstraction, Surrealist Influence, Fashion And Fine Art, Minimalist Composition, Established Artist, Black and White, Abstract Composition

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