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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Duality
My source says that these two photos were meant to be seen as a single work of art. George Platt Lynes did this a number of times, sometimes with two images and sometimes with three.
Tout repose sur l’éclairage et les ombres. Of the chiaroscuro style, a style popular with German expressionist cinéma and American film noir. Said to be invented by the Italiens, but actually a lighting méthode of the ignored early British cinéma.
Like a lot of great artists, his true talent wasn't recognized until after his death, despite having been in demand for fashion and portrait photography during his lifetime.
A diptych. A favorite.
ReplyDeleteTout repose sur l’éclairage et les ombres.
ReplyDeleteOf the chiaroscuro style, a style popular with German expressionist cinéma and American film noir. Said to be invented by the Italiens, but actually a lighting méthode of the ignored early British cinéma.
Interesting. Thanks.
DeleteGorgeous. You can see why photographers such as Weber and Ritts bow to this man.
ReplyDeleteLike a lot of great artists, his true talent wasn't recognized until after his death, despite having been in demand for fashion and portrait photography during his lifetime.
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