André Kertész (Budapest 1894 - 1985 New York). Carrefour, Blois. 1930
Gelatin silver print, 1973. 19,4 × 24,5 cm (7 ⅝ × 9 ⅝ in.). Laid down on original cardboard (35,5 x 45,6 cm), thereupon signed in pencil lower right, dated lower left. Lower left corner of the cardboard with impressed number: "1".
One of 10 motifs from the portfolio "André Kertész. Portfolio Volume II (1930-1972)", published in an edition of 50 copies by Light Gallery, New York, 1973. [2049]
Literature and illustration:
André Kertész: 60 Jahre Fotografie. Düsseldorf 1974, p. 138 / Exh. cat.: André Kertész. His Life and Work. Paris, Pavillon des Arts, 1994/95, p. 83 and p. 181 / Exh. cat.: André Kertész and Avant Garde Photography of the Twenties and Thirties. London, Annely Juda Fine Art, 1999, pl. 52 / Exh. cat.: André Kertész. Observations, thoughts, reflections. Chicago, Stephen Daiter Gallery, 2004, p. 43 / Exh. cat.: André Kertész. Paris, Jeu de Paume; Winterthur, Fotomuseum Winterthur; Berlin, Martin-Gropius-Bau; Budapest, Magyr Nemzeti Múzeum, 2010/11, p. 115
Condition report: In very good condition. Satin finish paper. In of the photograph no defects noticeable. Original cardboard in the upper edge with abrasion from former mounting, approx. 1 cm wide, as well as two remains of of white paper tape.