Michel Pinel (1949 - 2022 ) - My name is Dodie - 2006 - Certificat - No Reserve

Michel Pinel (1949–2022) France

My name is Dodie, edition from 2006.

Original silver print on paper
30 × 24 cm
Edition: H.S. (special issue)

Signature and notes on the back

Triangular stamp in violet ink placed at the bottom left, in accordance with the artist's practices: 'MICHEL PINEL / PHOTO / BXL /'
Presence of a handwritten note in black ink partially crossing the stamp.


Provenance
The artist's studio

Certificate

Certificate of authenticity issued by Steve Rosat for Rosat Antiques Gallery, dated January 3, 2025, in Brussels.

The certificate includes a photographic reproduction of the work, handwritten mentions indicating the title My name is Dodie, the dimensions (30 × 24 cm), the printing date (2006), and the edition (H.S.), as well as a handwritten signature and a circular embossed seal reading 'Michel Pinel Photographe'.

Description

Black and white photography depicting a female nude treated in backlighting, primarily appearing in silhouette. The figure is framed vertically and tightly, highlighting the line of the back and the continuity of the body volumes. The raised arms structure the composition through a play of tense and balanced lines, giving the image a strong graphic coherence.

The light background, deliberately stripped down, emphasizes the contrast with the dark silhouette. Light, used as the main formal element, erases anatomical detail in favor of the overall shape, placing the work within a pursuit of purity and timelessness characteristic of Michel Pinel's work.

Importance and notoriety of the work

My name is Dodie and is recognized as Michel Pinel's most famous and iconic photograph. This image constitutes the foundational work of his career, the one that established his artistic recognition durably and crystallized his visual language around the nude, the silhouette, and mastery of backlighting.
Through its dissemination, iconic strength, and perfect synthesis of the artist's aesthetics, this photograph is considered the image that launched Michel Pinel's career, serving as a central reference in understanding and evaluating his work.

Condition

Very good condition. Well-preserved print, uniform surface, and stable contrasts. Clean reverse, clear stamp, and stable signature. No folds, tears, or notable alterations observed.


Michel Pinel 1949-2022

Born in 1949

After studying in Cahors, he moved to Milan, where he met the director Paul Casalini, who introduced him to photography and helped him develop a love for it. He ventured into the profession, which quickly became his passion. Michel Pinel creates fashion photographs.

A devotee of pure photography, he produces in his studio prints of remarkable quality. He invests himself in what has become his favorite mode of expression: nude photographs.
and exhibited internationally. Her photos are also kept in private collections in Australia, Belgium, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United States.