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Robert Mapplethorpe — Ken Moody
Robert Mapplethorpe

Ken Moody

A striking gelatin silver print by Robert Mapplethorpe, *Ken Moody* exemplifies the artist's masterful use of light and shadow to sculpt the human form with almost classical precision. The composition transforms its subject into a study of beauty and form, emphasizing the smooth contours and tonal richness that defined Mapplethorpe's signature aesthetic. The image reflects his ability to elevate portraiture to fine art, blurring the boundaries between photography and sculpture.

Medium
Gelatin silver print

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Important Photographs from the Collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana

April 2, 2013

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Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken Moody

A striking gelatin silver print by Robert Mapplethorpe, *Ken Moody* exemplifies the artist's masterful use of light and shadow to sculpt the human form with almost classical precision. The composition transforms its subject into a study of beauty and form, emphasizing the smooth contours and tonal richness that defined Mapplethorpe's signature aesthetic. The image reflects his ability to elevate portraiture to fine art, blurring the boundaries between photography and sculpture.

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

Related themes

Renowned Photographer, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Male Artist, Modernist, Fine Art Photography, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, American Artist, Portrait Photography, Minimalist Composition

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Collected by

Hamilton Selway Gallery, Alex Capecelatro