Roger Fritz (1936-2021) - Romy Schneider (Café 1 und 2), Paris 1961

Roger Fritz (1936 - 2021), Romy Schneider (Café 1 and 2), Paris 1961/2018.

Two black and white photo prints, sheet size: 22.5 x 15 cm each. Edition 50, signed, dated, titled.

Good condition, glue strip for matting present.

About
Roger Fritz & Romy Schneider – Paris 1961
A special chapter in Roger Fritz's career is his portraits of actress Romy Schneider, which he took in Paris in 1961. The photographs show the then-young Romy Schneider at a pivotal moment in her career: the transition from the 'Sissi' image to a serious, international acting icon.
The photographs are characterized by intimacy and authenticity. Fritz managed to capture Romy Schneider naturally, confidently, and at the same time vulnerably. Today, these iconic Romy Schneider photographs from 1961 are among the most well-known works of Roger Fritz and serve as an important historical document of European film and cultural history.

Biography
Roger Fritz (1936–2021) was an influential German photographer, director, actor, and producer, whose work is still considered formative for post-war culture and film history. Especially in the 1960s, he gained international recognition with his expressive portraits of stars. His photographs have been published in renowned magazines and are now sought-after collectibles on the art market.
As a director and actor, Fritz worked closely with figures like Rainer Werner Fassbinder and shaped the artistic self-understanding of an entire generation. His visual language is characterized by intensity, intimacy, and timeless aesthetics, which is why Roger Fritz is still regarded as one of Germany's most important photographers today.