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Blumenfeld, Composition, Erwin Blumenfeld, Electa Editrice Portfolios (after)

1981

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Héliogravure on vélin paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Cecil Beaton, Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1981. Published and printed by Gruppo Editoriale Electra S.P.A., Milano, 1981. Excerpted from the folio (translated from Italian), Editor, Daniela Palazzoli. Limited edition of M examples, drawn in héliogravure on special paper, designed specifically for the Portfolios Electa. Printed in Italy. ERWIN BLUMENFELD (1897-1969) was an American photographer of German origin. He was born in Berlin, and in 1941 emigrated to the United States, where he soon became a successful and well-paid fashion photographer, working as a free-lancer for Harper's Bazaar, Life and American Vogue. His personal photographic work showed the influence of Dadaism and Surrealism; his two main areas of interest were death and women. He was expert in laboratory work, and experimented with photographic techniques such as distortion, multiple exposure, photo-montage and solarisation.
  • Creation Year:
    1981
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969, German)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Auburn Hills, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1465216381592

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