Soirée de gala Chez Maxim's (Gala Soirée at Maxim's)

1949

Brassaï

Associated Names
Brassaï

Artist, French, born Transylvania, 1899 - 1984

This is a photograph of a dinner gathering in a decorated venue. The room is dimly lit with elegantly dressed guests seated around tables. The venue is ornately decorated with mirrors reflecting light. One intricate mirror with a floral design is the focal point, reflecting the guests. The tables are adorned with tablecloths, glassware, and floral centerpieces. The attendees are stylishly dressed and engaged in conversation.
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Provenance

Brassaï, bequeathed to his wife, Gilberte, Paris; Madame Gilberte Brassaï Estate, Paris; gift to NGA, 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, upper right in black crayon or marker: So. 737; overlapping previous entry at upper right circled in orange-red highlighter: 44; center in blue-black marker or crayon: BRASSAi; stamped lower center in black ink: © [Succession ??? Brassai]; stamped lower center in black ink: [SUCCESSION] / [BRASSAÏ] / [E]; stamped lower right in black ink: SUCCESSION / BRASSAÏ / ESTATE

Wikidata ID

Q64145510

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