| Frank Horvat Le Sphinx, Pigalle, Paris 1956 Gelatin silver print 22 x 39,8 cm Bassenge Photography Auctions Auction 108, Photography, 30 November 2016, Lot: 4198 LL/70649 The Italian photographer started out as a photo journalist working mainly as a reporter during the 1950s. He was a member of Magnum from 1958 to 1961. However, Frank Horvat is mainly known for his expressive fashion shots, mostly taken with a Leica, which were published in magazines like Harper’s Bazaar or Vogue. His images are governed by a dynamic, spontaneous visual aesthetic which is also clearly reflected by the "Strip-Tease" photographs. The especially wide format of this print is explained by the annotations on the verso which states it was to be illustrated as a double page spread.
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