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Fabrizio La TorreL’Addio, New York, December 1955 - Contemporary Black & White Photography1955
1955
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Artwork #1 / 5 sold in perfect condition printed on baryta heavyweight paper & framed (black metal border)
From the collection called "Art 2014", format 30x42 cm. SERIES OF 5 PRINTS + 2 AP
Artwork printed later on fine art papers later (2014) from black & white negatives processed in 1962
“L’Addio”, the farewell, New York, December 1955. At the stern of an Italian liner carrying him back to Genoa the photographer could not pass up the opportunity to capture this sweetly simple moment where an Italian couple say goodbye to the American metropolis by waving a white handkerchief. They are much too far away to be seen by anyone. But no matter to them, it is the elegance of the romantic gesture which counts. With a self-deprecation which encompassed all his compatriots, La Torre concluded : “They are Italians…”
During the 15 year period in which Fabrizio La Torre dedicated himself to photography, he travelled in Italy, Europe, North America and Asia. From wherever he went he brought back photos which depict the human condition, universal in meaning, full of emotions, with which he empathised. In order to make it easier for collectors and enthusiasts to get to grips with these works, we have opted for grouping together a set of 5 photos taken in a specific place under the heading “First Impressions”.
Here, First Impressions of New York where Fabrizio La Torre spent November and December 1955, during his 6 month trip to North America, which included Canada and California.
5 - “L’Addio”, the farewell, New York, December 1955. At the stern of an Italian liner carrying him back to Genoa the photographer could not pass up the opportunity to capture this sweetly simple moment where an Italian couple say goodbye to the American metropolis by waving a white handkerchief. They are much too far away to be seen by anyone. But no matter to them, it is the elegance of the romantic gesture which counts. With a self-deprecation which encompassed all his compatriots, La Torre concluded : “They are Italians…”
- Creator:Fabrizio La Torre (1921 - 2014, Italian)
- Creation Year:1955
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Brussels, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU157029152932
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