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Louis Stettner Art

American, 1922-2016

Louis Stettner was an American photographer of the 20th century whose work included streetscapes, portraits and architectural images of New York and Paris. His work has been highly regarded because of its humanity and capturing the life and reality of the people and streets. Starting in 1947, Stettner photographed the changes in the people, culture and architecture of both cities. He continued to photograph New York and Paris up until his death.

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Hand Made Reclining Figure Clay Sculpture by Noted Artist Louis Stettner
Hand Made Reclining Figure Clay Sculpture by Noted Artist Louis Stettner

Hand Made Reclining Figure Clay Sculpture by Noted Artist Louis Stettner

By Louis Stettner

Located in New York, NY

Hand made fired clay sculpture of a reclining stylized exaggerated nude form, marked 50 Louis Stettner New York on verso, as shown. Louis Stettner had a long and accomplished care...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Louis Stettner Art

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Clay

Rare Modernist Oil Painting Line Drawing Nude Man Louis Stettner
Rare Modernist Oil Painting Line Drawing Nude Man Louis Stettner

Rare Modernist Oil Painting Line Drawing Nude Man Louis Stettner

By Louis Stettner

Located in Surfside, FL

Signed and Dated Modern Line Drawing Oil Painting of Nude Man. Louis Stettner (November 7, 1922 – October 13, 2016) was an American photographer of the 20th century whose work inclu...

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Signed 1946 Louis Stettner Subway New York Photograph, 15.5x15.9
Signed 1946 Louis Stettner Subway New York Photograph, 15.5x15.9

Signed 1946 Louis Stettner Subway New York Photograph, 15.5x15.9

By Louis Stettner

Located in Hudson, NY

Louis Stettner, Subway New York, 1946, printed circa 1990. This image is illustrated the book " Traveling Light". It was published to celebrate a major...

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1940s American Modern Vintage Louis Stettner Art

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Paper

Batter Park

Batter Park

By Louis Stettner

Located in New York, NY

Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed "AP," verso Hand-painted Cibachrome (Unique) This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.

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C Print

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Aubervilliers

By Louis Stettner

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signed by artist

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Materials

Silver Gelatin

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Rare Modernist Oil Painting Line Drawing Nude Man Louis Stettner

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Find a wide variety of authentic Louis Stettner art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Louis Stettner in silver gelatin print, c print, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Louis Stettner art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Garry Winogrand, Ezra Stoller, and Fred Lyon. Louis Stettner art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,000 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $7,500.

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