Fontaine, place de la Concorde, Paris

1934

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

This is a photograph of a fountain at night. The image captures a scene of a large, ornate fountain with water cascading down in illuminated streams. The photograph appears to be in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the white frothy water and the dark background. Two lamp posts are visible on either side of the fountain, casting a soft glow on the scene. The fountain itself is multi-tiered, with water visibly flowing from the top and spilling over the edges to the lower levels. Small droplets of water and more lights are scattered throughout the image, creating an ethereal effect. The scene is artfully composed, focusing on the interplay of light, water, and shadow.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.1 x 28.1 cm (6 3/4 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.36


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Estate of Ilse Bing Wolff, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1985

  • Ilse Bing: Three Decades of Photography. Exh. cat. New Orleans Museum of Art. New Orleans, 1985, pl. 34.

1988

  • Ilse Bing: Paris, 1931-1952. Exh. cat. Musée Carnavalet. Paris, 1988, pl. 44.

Inscriptions

upper left in black ink: ILSE BING / 1934

Wikidata ID

Q64155211

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