Édith-Claire Gérin

French, 1910 - 1997

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The image features a stone staircase leading to a cobblestone path. The horizon is not visible. Light reflects off the water, creating bright spots that contrast with the darker stone surfaces. A person in dark clothing is walking in the distance, casting a long shadow over the cobblestones. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of black, white, and gray to highlight light and shadow. Diagonal lines lead the eye through the scene, creating a dramatic effect.
Édith-Claire Gérin, Quai du Louvre, c. 1930s, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Brenda and Robert Edelson Collection), 2015.19.4587

Quai du Louvre

Édith-Claire Gérin · c. 1930s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4587

The image is taken from a low angle, slightly tilted upwards, showing a park scene. The horizon is low, with a line of distant trees and man-made structures. The black and white photograph features a contrast between light and shadow, with sharp silhouettes of trees and benches.
Édith-Claire Gérin, Solitude Hivernale (Winter Solitude), c. 1930, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Brenda and Robert Edelson Collection), 2015.19.4570

Solitude Hivernale (Winter Solitude)

Édith-Claire Gérin · c. 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4570