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Rineke Dijkstra — Peter Svenson
Rineke Dijkstra

Peter Svenson

2010

Peter Svenson is a large-scale chromogenic print by Dutch photographer Rineke Dijkstra, known for her intimate and psychologically charged portraiture. The work exemplifies Dijkstra's signature approach of capturing subjects in a direct, frontal stance against a plain or minimal background, revealing subtle vulnerabilities beneath a composed exterior. Her precise, unflinching use of color photography transforms an everyday portrait into a profound meditation on identity and the human condition.

Medium
chromogenic print

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 9, 2018

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Rineke Dijkstra, Peter Svenson, 2010

Peter Svenson is a large-scale chromogenic print by Dutch photographer Rineke Dijkstra, known for her intimate and psychologically charged portraiture. The work exemplifies Dijkstra's signature approach of capturing subjects in a direct, frontal stance against a plain or minimal background, revealing subtle vulnerabilities beneath a composed exterior. Her precise, unflinching use of color photography transforms an everyday portrait into a profound meditation on identity and the human condition.

Medium
chromogenic print
Year
2010
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Muted Color Palette, Dutch Artist, Large Format Photography, Figurative Photography, Documentary Style, Documentary Photography, Intimate Mood, Chromogenic Print, Late 20th Century, Female Photographer, Contemporary Art, Psychological Realism, Portrait Photography, Established Artist, Neutral Tones

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