Irving Penn at Pace GalleryIrving Penn coined the term ‘Photographism’ to describe his s
Irving Penn at Pace GalleryIrving Penn coined the term ‘Photographism’ to describe his style, a synthesis of graphic design and fine art, but the impact of his images goes beyond words. Isolated against a white background that emphasizes strong tonal contrast and boldly outlined form, this 1971 photograph lends these two buds a hyperreality and heightened beauty. (On view in Chelsea through Feb 13th).Irving Penn, Imperial Pink Bud (top), Imperial Gold Bud (bottom), New York, pigment print mounted to board, 16 7/8 x 21 ¾ inches (image, paper and mount), 1971. -- source link
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