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Fabrizio La Torre
A l'ombra del gigante - New York, 1956 - Contemporary Black & White Photography

1956

About the Item

Artwork sold in perfect condition, print on baryta paper 310 grs pigment inks of museum quality, limited edition of 5 copies New York, January 1956. All’ombra del gigante, in the shadow of the giant, the Empire State Building seems to watch over the liners that connect the city to all the ports of the globe. Back to Genoa, Fabrizio La Torre can not leave pass this game of straight and curved lines, this interlacings of mechanical constructions where only a small human element appears, the type in gabardine and hat that comes back in his native Italy. 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 between November and December 1955, during his 6 month trip to North America, which included Canada and California.
  • Creator:
    Fabrizio La Torre (1921 - 2014, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    1956
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Brussels, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU157029168162
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