Known for capturing the essence of a moment, André Kertész was considered one of the most influential photographers of the 20th Century. He was born in Budapest, Hungary, on July 2, 1894. André Kertész’s pictures of everyday life greatly influenced magazine photography in the United States and Europe as his distinctive style showed generations of photographers how to shoot without intruding in the situation or the emotion of the day. After being severely injured during WWI, he returned to Budapest. Surprisingly, his post-war career initially continued as a clerk in the Budapest stock exchange. Kertész moved to Paris in 1925 to work as a freelance photographer. He soon made friends with some of the leading artists of the time, including Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall and Piet Mondrian. In 1928 he bought a Leica, a small handheld camera which gave him the freedom to move about the streets of Paris. The camera-enabled him to capture spontaneous moments of urban life, a subject that would fascinate him throughout his career. With his Leica and the friendship of these artists, he was able to develop a visual history of Paris. His work appeared in French, Italian and British publications, including prominent magazines and newspapers of the day like the London Sunday Times. At the onset of Hitler's Germany and the specter of war on the horizon, Kertész moved to New York City in 1936 to pursue his career as a photographer. He became a United States citizen in 1944. In 1949 he became a staple with Condé Nast. Alongside Alexander Liberman, Kertész helped to transform and elevate House and Garden magazine into the publication envisioned by Mr. Liberman. Once Kertész retired from commercial work in 1962, his work began to be recognized as Fine art photography. His projects harkened back to his early work in Hungary with street scenes, still-life and the movements of everyday people. Kertész's work is in numerous private and public collections including the Museum of Modern Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, J. Paul Getty Museum, Center for Creative Photography, Smithsonian Institution and Pompidou Center. As per Brassaï’s words, “André Kertész has two qualities that are essential for a great photographer, an insatiable curiosity about the world, about people and life and a precise sense of form." Kertész died in New York City, on September 27, 1985.
Framed Vintage Photography by André Kertész
By Andre Kertesz
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage gelatin silver print photograph by celebrated Hungarian-born photographer André Kertész (1894-1985). Entitled "Martinique", printed in 1972, this is an iconic image by the ...
Wood, Paper
Andre Kertesz 'Montmarte', Paris, 1963
By Andre Kertesz
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Andre Kertesz (Hungarian/American 1894-1985) Title: 'Montmarte', Paris, 1963 Gelatin silver print Signed in ink titled, dated '10-31-63' in artists hand in ink au verso 'Cork...
1960, Système des tours, Paris, Jean Ribière
By Jean Ribière
Located in Perpignan, FR
Jean Ribière, renowned photographer, was National Vice President of the A.N.J.R.P.C. (National Association of Journalists Reporters Photographers and Filmmakers), whose President was Robert Doisneau and the main members Henri Cartier-Bresson and Raymond Depardon.
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Nan Goldin "Jens' Hand on Clemen's Back, Paris"
By Nan Goldin
Located in New York, NY
You can see her work in the permanent collections of The Whitney, The Tate and MoMA. And now, you can hang this powerful photographs on the walls of your own home. "Jens' hand on Cl...
Paper
$1,541
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.001 in
"Alleluia" Fátima Sanctuary 2001 Black & White Photography Gelatin Silver Print
By Henri Cartier-Bresson
Located in Coimbra, PT
Street Photography /2001. Sanctuary of Fátima, Portugal / Analog camera photo / B&W 35 mm film. 400 iso / Gelatin Silver Print Signed, titled, negative date and print date on verso. ...
Other
$912Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18 in W 27 in D 8 in
Toits De Paris / Photography - 27” x 18” / Unframed
By Francis Augustine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Emblematic Mansard Roofs on a bright day. Artist: Francis Augustine 1. Choose a print size: 5 sizes available: 27” x 18”, 36” x 24”, 48” x 32”, 57” x 38”, 72” x 48” ...
Metallic Thread
Vogue Magazine March 1963 Framed Cover
By Irving Penn
Located in Stamford, CT
Vogue March 1963 framed original cover. Featuring cover model Burke Amey and a Cartwheel Hat by Halston by Irving Penn. newly framed in blue glossy wood frame.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Audrey Hepburn, Vintage Photograph by Vincent Rossell, Paris, 1962
By Vincent Rossell
Located in Devon, GB
From the personal collection of Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell Vintage gelatin silver print Photographer's ...
Paper
$1,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 24 in W 36 in D 8 in
Toits de Paris / Photography - 36” x 24” / Unframed
By Francis Augustine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Emblematic Mansard Roofs on a bright day. Artist: Francis Augustine 1. Choose a print size: 5 sizes available: 27” x 18”, 36” x 24”, 48” x...
Metallic Thread
$7,600
H 44.49 in W 35.44 in D 0.04 in
Art Print Title "Unknown Pose" by Toucan by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Toucan is nr. 3/10. Size: 90 x 113 cm (35.4 x 44.5 in). Size framed (optional) 104 x 127 cm (41 x 50 in). Medium Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth. About the Artists: Jaap Sinke (1973), Ferry van Tongeren (1967). Education: Willem de Kooning academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Academy of Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands. About the collection: At the start op 2015 Damien Hirst bought the complete collection by Sinke and Van Tongeren...
Photograph by Michel Deverne
By Michel Deverne
Located in Chicago, IL
Deverne (1927-2012) was visual artist most interested in abstract geometric forms and textures. He was not known for photography and accordingly this surviving image is quite rare. T...
Wood, Paper
TASCHEN Magazine Fall 2002 Cover Marilyn by Andre de Dienes
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
TASCHEN magazine fall 2002 published on Sep 30, 2002. Cover with Marylin Monroe. To present the new book: Marilyn by Andre de Dienes (Taschen, 2002). Reproduction Cover Magazine ...
Paper
$4,062
H 37.41 in W 37.01 in D 1.97 in
‘Origin Enlightened’ Contemporary Artwork, Handmade by Lawrence Kwakye
By Lawrence Kwakye
Located in Voorburg, NL
Spectacular artwork by Lawrence Kwakye. Photo of an original artwork by Kwakye, printed on Perspex, framed in oak and enlightened with led lights. This photo captures a moment of int...
Oak, Lucite
$1,653
H 9.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.05 in
Audrey Hepburn, Original Vintage Photograph by Vincent Rossell, Paris, 1962
By Vincent Rossell
Located in Devon, GB
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell Vintage gelatin silver prin...
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Andre Kertesz 'Melancholic Tulip', 1929
By Andre Kertesz
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Andre Kertesz (Hungarian/American 1894-1985) Title: 'Melancholic Tulip', 1929 Gelatin silver print Signed in ink titled, dated 'Feb 10 1929' in ink 'Corkin Gallery' and 'Niko...