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René Burri — Cordoba, Argentina
René Burri

Cordoba, Argentina

A striking gelatin silver print by René Burri capturing a moment in Cordoba, Argentina, rendered in the rich tonal contrasts characteristic of his masterful eye for light and shadow. Burri's documentary sensibility transforms an everyday scene into a timeless study of human presence and urban life in South America. Printed later from the original negative, this work exemplifies his ability to distill complex realities into a single, deeply evocative image.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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May 21, 2015

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René Burri, Cordoba, Argentina

A striking gelatin silver print by René Burri capturing a moment in Cordoba, Argentina, rendered in the rich tonal contrasts characteristic of his masterful eye for light and shadow. Burri's documentary sensibility transforms an everyday scene into a timeless study of human presence and urban life in South America. Printed later from the original negative, this work exemplifies his ability to distill complex realities into a single, deeply evocative image.

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

Related themes

20th Century, Urban Life, Male Artist, Swiss Photographer, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Urban Landscape, Monochromatic, Street Photography, South American Subject, Master Photographer, Photojournalism, Black and White

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