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Manuel Álvarez Bravo — Retrato Póstumo, Guanajuato
Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Retrato Póstumo, Guanajuato

Manuel Álvarez Bravo presents a posthumous portrait from Guanajuato, exploring the intersection of mortality and memory through photography. The gelatin silver print reflects his surrealist sensibilities and engagement with Mexican culture.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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October 9, 2024

Lot 47

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Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Retrato Póstumo, Guanajuato

Manuel Álvarez Bravo presents a posthumous portrait from Guanajuato, exploring the intersection of mortality and memory through photography. The gelatin silver print reflects his surrealist sensibilities and engagement with Mexican culture.

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

Related themes

Surrealism, Cultural, Mexican Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Death, Portrait, Memory

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