Michel Pinel (1949 - 2022) - Le rêve - 2005

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Artist: Michel Pinel 1949-2022

Title: The Dream - Le rêve
Date of Print: 2005


Dimensions: 30/24cm - 40/30cm with passe partout

Technique: Original silver gelatin print on baryta paper


Signature: Signed, dated, and titled on the reverse in black ink, with the artist’s embossed stamp


Provenance: Artist’s studio


Description

This black-and-white photograph by Michel Pinel, Pensive Model, captures a moment of calm and introspection. The model, seated in an armchair, adopts a pose that is both natural and deliberate — a hallmark of Pinel’s intimate and sensitive approach.

The composition highlights soft lighting and subtle contrasts, characteristic of the artist’s mastery of silver printing.

Condition

Excellent condition. Vintage print perfectly preserved, with no folds or visible alterations. The image retains balanced contrast and rich tonal depth, reflecting the precision of an in-studio print.

Commentary

Pensive Model exemplifies Michel Pinel’s sensitivity to light and human presence. The artist combines formal elegance with restrained emotion, evoking the tradition of classical photographic portraiture while affirming a distinctly contemporary sensibility.