Josef Sudek (Kolín/Bohemia (today Czech Republic) 1896 - 1976 Prague). From the series ”Gläserne Labyrinthe”, 1968-1972.
Posthumous gelatin silver print from original-glass plate negative under the supervision of Anna Fárová, 1982. (29,5 × 23,7 cm) 39,8 × 29,8 cm (11 ⅝ × 9 ⅜ in.) 15 ⅝ × 11 ¾ in.). On the reverse edition stamp, therein editioned in black ink and signed by Anna Fárová in pencil. Frame dimensions: 47 x 40,5 x 2 cm.
One of 50 editioned prints from the portfolio "Josef Sudek. 10 Photographs 1940-1966" published by Galerie Rudolf Kicken, Cologne, 1982. [2017]
Literature and illustration:
Rudolf Kicken Galerie 1976-1986, Cologne 1986, p. 141 (there titled and dated: Labyrinth of Glass, 1960-1970) / Anna Fárová: Josef Sudek. Munich 1998, p. 377 / Exh. cat.: The intimate world of Josef Sudek. Paris, Jeu de Paume; Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada, 2016/17, p. 183, pl. 77 (there variation and dated: ca. 1968-72)
Condition report: In very good condition. Satin finish heavy paper. In the image no defects noticeable. In the upper black sheet margin approx in the centre, there is a faint unobtrusive handling crease approx. 1.5 cm long. Bottom edge approx. 10 cm from the right with a minuscule weak buckle, approx. 0.5 cm. Corners each with a tiny clip mark, approx. 1 cm each. The reverse upper edge with two, bottom edge with one small remnant of adhesive strip.