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Brandt, Bill
(1904-1983)Nude, Hampstead

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Auktionsdatum 4.12.2024

Nude, Hampstead. 1952. Gelatin silver print mounted to board, printed 1970s. 34,3 x 29 cm (51 x 40,5 cm). Signed in felt-tip pen below image on board.

Bill Brandt’s nude photography is distinguished by its dramatic lighting and innovative compositions. Created primarily in the mid-20th century, Brandt’s nudes challenge conventional notions of beauty and femininity, often emphasizing the abstract and sculptural qualities of the human form. His significant contributions to the genre left a lasting impact on the exploration of light, shadow, and form in the depiction of the nude. – Minimal surface scratches in upper portion of print, some traces of previous mounting on corners of board, otherwise in excellent condition.

Lit.: Brandt, Bill. Bill Brandt: Nudes 1945-1980. London: Gordon Fraser, 1982. Ill. pl. 9.
Brandt, Bill. Bill Brandt: Shadow of Light. London: Gordon Fraser, 1984. Ill. p. 125.
Bill, Jay and Nigel Warburton. The Photography of Bill Brandt. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1999. Ill. p. 303.
Brandt, Bill. Brandt Nudes: A New Perspective. London: Thames & Hudson, 2012. Ill. p. 59.