Pantoufle de la Sainte Vierge

c. 1930

Raoul Hausmann

Associated Names
Raoul Hausmann

Artist, Austrian, 1886 - 1971

This is a photograph of a close-up of a dark-colored flower with a fur-like texture and intricate, glossy details. The central subject appears to be an exotic orchid, characterized by its complex structure. The photograph uses a monochrome palette, enhancing the contrast between the different textures and parts of the flower. The background is blurred, directing focus on the flower itself, and the lighting comes from the top-left, adding depth and highlighting the reflective surfaces.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    René Huyghe Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 28.1 x 23.1 cm (11 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.1.16

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left verso in charcoal pencil: Raoul Haussmann / Pantoufle de la / Sainte Vierge; lower right verso, stamped in black ink: RENE HUYGHE / COLLECTION

Wikidata ID

Q64158907

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