Udo Hesse - Der Kuss

Udo Hesse (1955), The Kiss, 1983.

Silver gelatin print on photo paper, 20 x 16.2 cm on 21.8 x 18 cm. Described and dated on the reverse.

Provenance: Private collection, Berlin.

Condition: Good condition. Illustrations are part of the condition description.

About
The German photographer Udo Hesse is among the renowned portrait and fashion photographers in Germany. Since the 1980s, he has worked for international magazines, artists, actors, and leading figures from culture and media. Udo Hesse is best known for his expressive black-and-white portraits, which impress with precision, depth of character, and a clear photographic handwriting. His works combine timeless aesthetics with documentary proximity and have been presented in numerous exhibitions and publications. Udo Hesse is regarded as a significant representative of contemporary German portrait photography.