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Jacques-Henri Lartigue — Suzanne Lenglen

Jacques-Henri Lartigue

Suzanne Lenglen

A dynamic gelatin silver print by Jacques-Henri Lartigue capturing the legendary French tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen in a moment that embodies her celebrated athleticism and grace. Lartigue's keen photographic eye freezes the energy and movement of the iconic sportswoman, conveying both her physical prowess and the elegance that made her a cultural icon of the early twentieth century. The crisp tonal contrasts of the gelatin silver print enhance the sense of vitality and spontaneity that defined Lartigue's distinctive approach to photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation

October 3, 2017

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Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Suzanne Lenglen

A dynamic gelatin silver print by Jacques-Henri Lartigue capturing the legendary French tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen in a moment that embodies her celebrated athleticism and grace. Lartigue's keen photographic eye freezes the energy and movement of the iconic sportswoman, conveying both her physical prowess and the elegance that made her a cultural icon of the early twentieth century. The crisp tonal contrasts of the gelatin silver print enhance the sense of vitality and spontaneity that defined Lartigue's distinctive approach to photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Candid Style, 20th Century, Male Artist, French Photographer, Documentary Photography, Early 20th Century, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Pioneering Photographer, Celebrity Subject, Modernism, Sports Portrait, Sports Photography, Portrait Photography, Athletic Subject, Photojournalism, Black and White

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