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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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Fifties Grafitti, Gelatin Silver Print by Louis Stettner
Fifties Grafitti, Gelatin Silver Print by Louis Stettner

Fifties Grafitti, Gelatin Silver Print by Louis Stettner

By Louis Stettner

Located in Long Island City, NY

Provenance: Tatar Gallery. Fifties Grafitti by Louis Stettner, 1922 – 2016 Date: 1954 Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Image Size: 16.5 x 10.75 inches Size: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.64 cm...

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1950s Louis Stettner Art

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Silver Gelatin

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

Aubervilliers

Aubervilliers

By Louis Stettner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

signed by artist

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1950s Louis Stettner Art

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Silver Gelatin

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