
Typewriter Keys
A striking close-up photograph capturing the repetitive geometric patterns of typewriter keys arranged in precise rows, their circular forms and embossed letters creating a rhythmic, almost abstract composition. Steiner's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the mechanical beauty of the mundane object, transforming an everyday tool into a study of form and texture. The gelatin silver print renders the metallic surfaces with rich tonal contrast, reflecting Steiner's modernist interest in finding abstract art within the industrial world.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed 1977.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
April 1, 2014
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