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Maurice Tabard — late 1930s
Maurice Tabard

late 1930s

A masterful example of Maurice Tabard's surrealist vision, this gelatin silver print from the late 1930s showcases his innovative approach to photography through dramatic manipulation of light, shadow, and form. Tabard's signature techniques, including solarization and multiple exposure, create a dreamlike tension between reality and abstraction. The rich tonal contrasts of the silver gelatin process lend the image a luminous depth, reflecting the experimental spirit that defined his celebrated contribution to avant-garde photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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Maurice Tabard, late 1930s

A masterful example of Maurice Tabard's surrealist vision, this gelatin silver print from the late 1930s showcases his innovative approach to photography through dramatic manipulation of light, shadow, and form. Tabard's signature techniques, including solarization and multiple exposure, create a dreamlike tension between reality and abstraction. The rich tonal contrasts of the silver gelatin process lend the image a luminous depth, reflecting the experimental spirit that defined his celebrated contribution to avant-garde photography.

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

Related themes

Surrealism, Darkroom Manipulation, Twentieth Century, Dreamlike Mood, Male Artist, Avant-Garde, French Artist, Photomontage, Modernist Photographer, Experimental Photography, Black and White

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