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Jan Saudek
Chains of Love, Gelatin Silver Print, Hand Tinted, Portrait by Jan Saudek 1980s

1988

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"Chains of love" is in a series of portraits by Jan Saudek, depicting two figures – either male or female chained together. In this work, the two models, half-naked bodies, lying on the floor create a dialogue through the poses. The series explores concepts of love, connection, bonding, and dependency in relationships.

 Chains of Love, 1988 is a 11.5" x 8.5" gelatin silver print, hand tinted, signed, dated, titled portrait by contemporary Czech artist Jan Saudek. Additionally "Chains of Love" a book (monograph) of art photographs by Jan Saudek was published in 2006. Provenance: Private Collection *** Artist’s Bio: Jan Saudek is a celebrated Czech artist born May, 1935. He is an art photographer and painter. Considered one of the most creative artists in Prague, he made most of his photographs from the 1960s-1990s, with many hand-colored and each a print unique. For Saudek's images shot in his studio and on location, the photographer used the same models for years. Committed to expressing his personal vision, Saudek never stopped celebrating life, liberty, sensuality, and close relationships regardless of the political regime. The artist's works have been included in The Family of Man, 1955 by Edward Steichen, and Saudek is commonly associated with Alfons Mucha, Lewis Carroll, Hans Bellmer, Duane Michals, and Robert Mapplethorpe. The Czech photographer's focus remains on human nature, with the belief that no one escapes his destiny: life, aging, and death are his subjects. Notable works include, The World of Jan Saudek: Photographs; Jan Saudek - Il teatro della vita; Story from Czechoslovakia, My Country; and Photographs by Jan Saudek. Additionally, Saudek's art gained prominence during the 1990s because of his collaboration with the publisher Taschen. *** Available at 99Prints NYC an online art marketplace for today’s collector of contemporary art, works on paper, original and limited edition photography. Based in New York City, 99Prints ships worldwide.

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