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Femme-Amphore (Woman-Amphora), from Transmutations

1934-1935, printed 1967

Brassaï

Associated Names

Brassaï

Artist, French, born Transylvania, 1899 - 1984

This image features an abstract composition with an organic shape in the center. The smooth, curved lines of this form contrast against the textured, basketweave-like pattern around it. A circular form with gradient shading is at the top of the shape. The arrangement and interplay of forms evoke human figure contours, resembling body parts.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Madame Gilberte Brassaï Estate
Dimensions

image: 23.7 × 17.8 cm (9 5/16 × 7 in.)
mount (closed): 38 × 28.6 cm (14 15/16 × 11 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

2013.5.24.5

The image showcases a composition of circular and geometric shapes against a textured background. There are various shapes including circles and lines, creating an abstract design. — Femme-Fruit (Woman-Fruit), from Transmutations

Brassaï

1934

The image features a large solid black rectangle filling most of the frame, with a single signature-like line in the bottom right corner in a contrasting color. — Transmutations

Brassaï

1934

The image shows an intricate abstract composition of curved and angular shapes intersecting with vertical and diagonal lines. These lines form a silhouette resembling a jester with a triangular hat and circular eyes on a rounded face. The body is represented by geometric patterns mimicking clothing with an ornate design. Contrasting textures and patterns create an abstract impression. — Sévillane dénudée (Naked Woman of Seville), from Transmutations

Brassaï

1934

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Estate of Brassaï

Inscriptions

on recto of closed mount, center right printed in black ink: V / femme-amphore

Wikidata ID

Q64145539

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