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Willy Ronis Art

French, 1910-2009
Claiming interest in “ordinary people with ordinary lives,” Willy Ronis was among the foremost postwar French photographers, who spent his career roaming the Parisian streets capturing people in love, at work, and at play in lyrical black-and-white images. Like his colleagues Robert Doisneau, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Brassaï, he was a central figure in the “humanist photography” movement, celebrating the poetry in the everyday in warm, witty images. “I have never sought out the extraordinary or the scoop,” he once said. “The beauty of the ordinary was always the source of my greatest emotions.” Ronis honed his sense of proportion and composition working in his parents’ photography studio. He holds the distinction of being the first French staff photographer for LIFE Magazine, and his work was included in Edward Steichen’s seminal “Five French Photographers” (1951) and “The Family of Man” (1955) exhibitions.
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Le Café de France, Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, 12x16 Inches, 1979 by Ronis
Le Café de France, Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, 12x16 Inches, 1979 by Ronis

Le Café de France, Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, 12x16 Inches, 1979 by Ronis

By Willy Ronis

Located in New york, NY

Interested in “ordinary people with ordinary lives,” photographer Willy Ronis among the postwar French photographers spent his career roaming the streets of Paris, photographing people in love, at work, and at play. Le Café de France...

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1970s Contemporary Willy Ronis Art

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Le Petit Parisien, Iconic Black and White Gelatin Silver Print, 1952, Signed
Le Petit Parisien, Iconic Black and White Gelatin Silver Print, 1952, Signed

Le Petit Parisien, Iconic Black and White Gelatin Silver Print, 1952, Signed

By Willy Ronis

Located in New york, NY

A much sought after photograph Le Petit Parisien, 1952 by French photographer Willy Ronis is a black and white image, a gelatin silver print, measuring 30 x 23,5 cm - 12 x 9in. The ...

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1950s Contemporary Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

The Hair Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography woman naked nude
The Hair Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography woman naked nude

The Hair Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography woman naked nude

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

Willy Ronis is one of the most famous members of the French Humanist photography. Silver print on photographic paper Hand-signed by the artist lower right Stamp of the artist's stud...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Nu Provencal, France, Iconic Black and White Nude Photograph, Gelatin Silver
Nu Provencal, France, Iconic Black and White Nude Photograph, Gelatin Silver

Nu Provencal, France, Iconic Black and White Nude Photograph, Gelatin Silver

By Willy Ronis

Located in New york, NY

Nu Provencal, Gordes, 1949 by French photographer Willy Ronis is an Iconic contemporary black and white nude photograph. A gelatin silver print, measuring 12" x 9" (image and sheet ...

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1940s Contemporary Willy Ronis Art

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Nude Paris Willy Ronis 20th Century French Humanist photography black and white
Nude Paris Willy Ronis 20th Century French Humanist photography black and white

Nude Paris Willy Ronis 20th Century French Humanist photography black and white

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

Willy Ronis is one of the most famous members of the French Humanist photography. Silver print on photographic paper Hand-signed by the artist lower right Stamp of the artist's stud...

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1990s Contemporary Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Deena's back - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography
Deena's back - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

Deena's back - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

One of the most famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.

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1950s Contemporary Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Framed Photograph Avenue Simon Bolivar Paris by Willy Ronis
Framed Photograph Avenue Simon Bolivar Paris by Willy Ronis

Framed Photograph Avenue Simon Bolivar Paris by Willy Ronis

By Willy Ronis

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Willy Ronis French (1910-2009) Title: Avenue Simon Bolivar, Paris (created in 1950; printed in 1995) Medium: gelatin silver print Mark: signed lower right, label verso Image ...

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1950s French Modern Vintage Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Female Nude in Bed, Gordes
Female Nude in Bed, Gordes

Female Nude in Bed, Gordes

By Willy Ronis

Located in Cologne, DE

Willy Ronis (Paris, France, August 14, 1910 - Paris, September 12, 2009) was a French photographer who portrayed post-war Paris and Provence during his lifetime. Ronis' father was a ...

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1960s Modern Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Framed Photograph Petite Parisien by Willy Ronis
Framed Photograph Petite Parisien by Willy Ronis

Framed Photograph Petite Parisien by Willy Ronis

By Willy Ronis

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Willy Ronis French (1910-2009) Title: Petite Parisien (created in 1952; printed in 1997) Medium: gelatin silver print Mark: signed lower right, label verso Image Size: 12.5 x...

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1950s French Modern Vintage Willy Ronis Art

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Wood, Paper

Le Petit Parisian, Paris, 1952

Le Petit Parisian, Paris, 1952

By Willy Ronis

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Willy Ronis (1910-2009) Le Petit Parisian, Paris, 1952 Signed on recto in ink; titled and dated in pencil on verso Gelatin Silver Print Image 13" x 10", Paper 16" x 12", Matted 20" x...

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2010s Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vincent Aéromodeliste, Gordes, France, 1952

Vincent Aéromodeliste, Gordes, France, 1952

By Willy Ronis

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Willy Ronis 1910-2009 Vincent Aéromodeliste, Gordes, France, 1952/Printed later Signed in ink on recto; Titled & dated in pencil with photographer's stamp on verso Gelatin silver pri...

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2010s Willy Ronis Art

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Silver Gelatin

Fondamente Nuove, Venice

Fondamente Nuove, Venice

By Willy Ronis

Located in Santa Monica, CA

signed by artist

Category

Mid-20th Century Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Menilmontant (Devant chez Mestre)

Menilmontant (Devant chez Mestre)

By Willy Ronis

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Ménilmontant [Devant Chez Mestre], 1957/Printed Later Titled & dated in pencil with the photographer's stamp on verso; Signed in ink on recto Gelatin silver print Image 12-1/2" x 10-...

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1950s Willy Ronis Art

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Silver Gelatin

Lorraine - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography
Lorraine - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

Lorraine - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

One of the famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.

Category

1950s Contemporary Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

14 juillet 1936 Paris Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography
14 juillet 1936 Paris Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography

14 juillet 1936 Paris Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

Willy Ronis is one of the most famous members of the French Humanist photography. Silver print on photographic paper Hand-signed by the artist lower right Stamp of the artist's stud...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Willy Ronis Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

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Willy Ronis art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Willy Ronis art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Willy Ronis in silver gelatin print, paper, photographic paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Willy Ronis art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Paulo Behar, Bill Jacobson, and Ralph Gibson. Willy Ronis art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,859 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $5,318.