Artist Index: Erwitt, Elliott

"Orléans, France“. 1952/printed 1974. Gelatin silver print. 22,5 x 34 cm. Mounted to board, signed by the photographer in black ink below image on mount; Elliott Erwitt portfolio label signed, therein numbered 2 of portfolio 6 from an edition of 25 on mount verso.

Elliott Erwitt's photographic work is characterized by his candid and often humorous street photography, offering a unique perspective on everyday scenes. His images from Orleans reflect his exceptional ability to distill moments and offer insightful commentary on life's moments, exemplifying his talent for visual storytelling. – Print in excellent condition, lifting off from mount, one small spot on right side of mount.

Provenance: Collection Prof. Hans Kollhoff, Berlin

Lit.: Elliott Erwitt. Snaps. London 2001, ill. pp. 438-439.

"Miami Beach". 1962/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 50 x 40 cm. Signed by the photographer in black ink lower right in margin; signed, titled and dated by the photographer as well as number notations in pencil on the verso.

In excellent condition.

Lit.: Elliott Erwitt. Snaps. London 2001, ill. p. 215.

"Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA". 1969/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 33 x 45 cm (40,4 x 50,4 cm). Signed by the photographer in pencil on the verso.



Literatur: Elliott Erwitt. Snaps. London 2001, ill. p. 237.