Hommages respecteux, concert Mayol

1952

Robert Doisneau

Associated Names
Robert Doisneau

Artist, French, 1912 - 1994

This is a photograph of a backstage dressing room area. The image shows a person in an elaborate costume with sparkling jewelry and an eye-patterned motif near the lower body. Surrounding elements include various pieces of clothing and hats scattered around, with people adjusting or putting on attire in the background. The atmosphere appears lively and chaotic, typical of a preparation area before a performance or event.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.1 x 18.2 cm (9 1/2 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.67

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1995

  • Hamilton, Peter. Robert Doisneau: A Photographer's Life. New York, 1995: 208, no. 258.

Inscriptions

upper center verso stamped in blue ink: PHOTO ROBERT DOISNEAU; lower center verso stmaped in red and black ink: AGENCE RAPHO / 8, R. d'Alger-PARIS-1er-OPE 42-78 / mention du nom du photographe obligatore

Wikidata ID

Q64159512

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