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Gérard Uféras
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, Spain, Fine Art Photography, 1992

1992

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, Spain photographed by Gérard Uféras backstage for the Phantom of the Opera in 1992. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. This Gérard Uféras photograph, titled Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelone, Espagne, 1992 – Un Fantôme à l'Opéra, is a mesmerizing black-and-white composition that evokes a sense of mystery, elegance, and theatricality. The scene unfolds like a frame from a classic film, rich in drama and unspoken narratives. At the forefront, a woman is captured from behind, her bare shoulder adorned with a pearl necklace and a pleated gown, suggesting refinement and aristocratic glamour. She appears to be engaging with two elegantly dressed men, both in formal evening attire with white bow ties and gloves, seated against an opulent, vintage backdrop. Their expressions contrast—one gazes attentively at the woman, while the other stares directly at the viewer, his look piercing and enigmatic, drawing us into the moment. The play of focus and depth is key to the image’s atmosphere. The woman’s presence is blurred, while the men’s faces remain sharply in focus, creating a sense of distance, voyeurism, or unspoken tension. This technique heightens the cinematic feel of the image, as though capturing a moment of intrigue or seduction in a hidden world of aristocratic indulgence. The setting, possibly an opera house or an intimate salon, enhances the grandeur of the scene, reinforcing themes of theater, performance, and spectacle. The luxurious textures—pleated fabric, lace bedding, and the curved, gilded headboard—add layers of decadence and old-world charm, echoing the mystique of opera culture and its dramatic undercurrents. Gérard Uféras, known for his sensitive and poetic approach to fashion and performance photography, masterfully captures a moment suspended between reality and fantasy, where the viewer becomes an observer of an untold story. Daring women, teint de porcelaine and delicate tracings in silver; the French star photographer Gérard Uféras creates masterpieces radiant with a certain je-ne-sais-quoi. Moving the noise of everyday life into the background for a moment, his works are aesthetic oases for the senses. Curving down an exposed back, delineating delicate lines, or an ephemeral smile: Uféras is the connoisseur of fashion and ballet photography. His works are an homage to female elegance, playfulness, and jest.
  • Creator:
    Gérard Uféras (1954, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1992
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU19315754332

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