Michel Pinel (1949 - 2022) - Tenderness - 1985
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Artist: Michel Pinel 1949-2022
Title: Tenderness
Date: 1985
Edition: H.S. (Hors série)
Dimensions: 30x24cm
Technique: Original silver gelatin print on baryta paper
Signature: Embossed triangular stamp “Michel Pinel Photo” on the reverse
Provenance: Artist’s studio
Sale: No reserve price
Description
Tenderness (1985) is one of Michel Pinel’s most delicate and introspective portraits. The composition captures a young woman seated in soft chiaroscuro, her gaze turned inward, half illuminated by a gentle sidelight. The interplay of shadows across her face and shoulders evokes both fragility and quiet strength—hallmarks of Pinel’s early artistic period.
The subject’s partially draped kimono and the subdued tonal range create a timeless atmosphere, emphasizing the emotional intimacy of the moment. The baryta paper enhances the depth of blacks and the subtlety of midtones, underscoring the artist’s technical mastery and sensitivity to human expression.
Condition
Excellent condition. Vintage print carefully preserved, showing rich tonal contrast, clean margins, and no visible deterioration.
Commentary
Tenderness exemplifies Michel Pinel’s pursuit of emotional truth through simplicity and restraint. The photograph’s quiet composition and nuanced lighting reveal the tenderness of the human form, rendered with an elegance that defines the artist’s mature sensibility.
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Artist: Michel Pinel 1949-2022
Title: Tenderness
Date: 1985
Edition: H.S. (Hors série)
Dimensions: 30x24cm
Technique: Original silver gelatin print on baryta paper
Signature: Embossed triangular stamp “Michel Pinel Photo” on the reverse
Provenance: Artist’s studio
Sale: No reserve price
Description
Tenderness (1985) is one of Michel Pinel’s most delicate and introspective portraits. The composition captures a young woman seated in soft chiaroscuro, her gaze turned inward, half illuminated by a gentle sidelight. The interplay of shadows across her face and shoulders evokes both fragility and quiet strength—hallmarks of Pinel’s early artistic period.
The subject’s partially draped kimono and the subdued tonal range create a timeless atmosphere, emphasizing the emotional intimacy of the moment. The baryta paper enhances the depth of blacks and the subtlety of midtones, underscoring the artist’s technical mastery and sensitivity to human expression.
Condition
Excellent condition. Vintage print carefully preserved, showing rich tonal contrast, clean margins, and no visible deterioration.
Commentary
Tenderness exemplifies Michel Pinel’s pursuit of emotional truth through simplicity and restraint. The photograph’s quiet composition and nuanced lighting reveal the tenderness of the human form, rendered with an elegance that defines the artist’s mature sensibility.
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Date of print
1985
Artist
Michel Pinel (1949 - 2022)
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Title of artwork
Tenderness - 1985
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
30 cm
Edition
SPECIAL ISSUE
Width
24 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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