14 Juillet, Place de la Contrescarpe

c. 1932

Brassaï

Associated Names
Brassaï

Artist, French, born Transylvania, 1899 - 1984

This is a photograph of a festive alleyway at night. The scene features a narrow street decorated with garlands and triangular flags overhead. The alleyway is illuminated by scattered lights, casting shadows on the ground. Various signs are visible on the walls, including "Viande de Cheval" and "Demandez z Durani." The walls show signs of wear, giving a vintage and historic look to the scene. The lighting creates a soft contrast, focusing on the center of the image. The overall mood suggests a celebration or gathering with a lively atmosphere, but the focus is on the environment and decor rather than specific actions.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    René Huyghe Collection

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 17.62 × 23.34 cm (6 15/16 × 9 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.1.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

René Huyghe; purchased by NGA Photo Archives, 1975 (transferred to DCPH, 2001).

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, vertical bottom right in black ink: Brassaï; by artist, vertical top right in graphite: France xx Photo; by unknown hand, center in graphite: tile[?] popularie / é Nice; stamped lower right in purple ink: BRASSAÏ / 81, RUE DU FAUBrg St. JACQUES / PARIS-XIVe / TELEPH.: PORT-ROYAL 23-41; stamped, bottom right in black ink: RENÉ HUYGHE / COLLECTION

Wikidata ID

Q64145493

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