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Robert Doisneau — Le Baiser de l'Hotel de Ville
Robert Doisneau

Le Baiser de l'Hotel de Ville

An iconic photograph depicting a couple kissing on a Paris street, celebrating the liberation of France. Doisneau's image has become one of the most recognizable symbols of post-war French joy and romance.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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October 9, 2024

Lot 15

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Robert Doisneau, Le Baiser de l'Hotel de Ville

An iconic photograph depicting a couple kissing on a Paris street, celebrating the liberation of France. Doisneau's image has become one of the most recognizable symbols of post-war French joy and romance.

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

Related themes

French Photography, Paris, Romance, Historical, Iconic Moment, Liberation, Portrait, Street Photography, Black and White

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