Details
- Dimensions
- 31.5ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 23.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Cityscape
- Landscape
- Pop Culture
- Text
- Brand
- Various Artists
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Black & White Photography
- Lithograph
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- It is in excellent " like new " vintage condition with light signs of handling. It has never been framed. … moreIt is in excellent " like new " vintage condition with light signs of handling. It has never been framed. Please see photos for condition reference. less
- Description
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This William Klein rare vintage 1980 iconic lithograph photo print French poster " New York, 1954 ", is an incredibly …
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This William Klein rare vintage 1980 iconic lithograph photo print French poster " New York, 1954 ", is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.
The lithograph photo print poster is published by Edtions Du Desastre, printed in France in 1980 in an unnumbered limited edition. It features an iconic photographic image of the New York City skyline originally created by Klein in 1954.
William Klein ( B. 1928 ) is an American born French photographer and filmmaker of a Jewish background. He is recognized for his ironic approach to both media and his extensive use of unusual photographic techniques in the context of photojournalism and fashion photography. originally trained as a painter under Fernand Leger, he has achieved worldwide fame as a fashion photographer and for his photo essays on various international cities, as well he is a director of feature films, documentaries and television commercials.
Klein's work was considered revolutionary in its time for its ambivalent and ironic approach to the world of fashion, and for its extensive use of wide angle and telephoto lenses, natural lighting and motion blur. Along with Robert Frank, he is considered among the fathers of Street Photography. Klein's long and prolific career has earned him many international awards. He is considered to be among the most influential photographers worldwide.
The rare out of print lithograph photo print French poster measures 31 12/" W X 23 1/2" H. It is in excellent " like new " vintage condition with light signs of handling. It has never been framed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less
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