Ed van der Elsken
Freddy and Pierre in Saint Germain des Pres, Paris, 1952
Gelatin silver print; printed by Ed van der Elsken, signed, titled and dated by the artist on verso.
paper: 40 x 30 cm
image: 30.5 x 25 cm
image: 30.5 x 25 cm
This image is included in Ed van der Elksens book 'Love on the Left Bank'. Two main characters in the book, Pierre on the right and Freddie on the left....
This image is included in Ed van der Elksens book "Love on the Left Bank". Two main characters in the book, Pierre on the right and Freddie on the left.
"Love on the Left Bank" originally published in 1956 is one of the most important photography books of the 20th century. Whose style and form would open up the boundaries of documentary photography as well as inspiring a legion of young photographers. Comprised of photographs of his friends and acquaintances on Paris' Left Bank, who formed the bohemian scene of Europe's rebellious post-war youth, the images are enhanced and juxtaposed by Van der Elsken's fictional narrative. "Love on the Left Bank" would come to form the foundation of Van der Elsken's career.
"Love on the Left Bank" originally published in 1956 is one of the most important photography books of the 20th century. Whose style and form would open up the boundaries of documentary photography as well as inspiring a legion of young photographers. Comprised of photographs of his friends and acquaintances on Paris' Left Bank, who formed the bohemian scene of Europe's rebellious post-war youth, the images are enhanced and juxtaposed by Van der Elsken's fictional narrative. "Love on the Left Bank" would come to form the foundation of Van der Elsken's career.
Exhibitions
St-Etienne ART BASEL 35 / 2004
ART BASEL 39, 2008 booth designed and curated by David Maljkovic
Publications
ARCO 2001 doos LISTE 2001