Fête foraine (Fair), from Transmutations

1934-1935, printed 1967

Brassaï

Associated Names
Brassaï

Artist, French, born Transylvania, 1899 - 1984

The image features swirling lines, loops, and lattice patterns creating an abstract composition. A large structure resembling a face with oversized eyes and an open mouth, showing square-like teeth, dominates the scene. Within this design, there is a rectangular section depicting a reclining figure suggestive of a sleeping pose. The background is textured with grid patterns and crosshatched lines, adding depth and complexity to the piece.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Madame Gilberte Brassaï Estate

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.8 × 23.7 cm (7 × 9 5/16 in.)
    mount (closed): 38 × 28.7 cm (14 15/16 × 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.5.24.12

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 recto of closed mount, center right printed in black ink: XII / fête foraine

Markings

BS, lower left corner of open mount: VÉRITABLE PAPIER D’ARCHES / SATINÉ/SATINÉ

Wikidata ID

Q64145546

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