Visage minéral (Mineral Face), from Transmutations

1934-1935, printed 1967

Brassaï

Associated Names
Brassaï
Artist, French, born Transylvania, 1899 - 1984
The image depicts a large oval shape filled with intricate lines and patterns. The design resembles a face with stylized eyes, a simple nose, and textured skin. One side has a fabric-like pattern, while the other side features circular forms. The face rests on a surface with a grid of diamond shapes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Madame Gilberte Brassaï Estate

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.8 × 23.6 cm (7 × 9 5/16 in.)
    mount (closed): 38.2 × 28.6 cm (15 1/16 × 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.5.24.7

Associated Artworks

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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

Inscriptions

on rector of closed mount, center right printed in black ink: VII / visage minéral

Wikidata ID

Q64145541

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