Hubertus Hierl (1940) - Pablo Picasso beim Stierkampf in Fréjus (7.8.1966)
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Hubertus Hierl (born 1940) presents a vintage silver gelatin print titled “Pablo Picasso beim Stierkampf in Fréjus (7.8.1966)”, an excellent condition, handsigned photograph in the photojournalism genre, 29 × 23 cm, sold directly from the artist, with a mounted passepartout and delivered unframed.
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Vintage - artist’s proof on AGFA silver gelatin paper (baryta) - condition excellent. - on the back, artist’s stamp and note in pencil: image number, title, place and year of capture - handwritten signature - COLLECTOR’S ITEM - with mat - delivery without frame
The photographer Hubertus Hierl (born 1940) was able to photograph Pablo Picasso with his consent during a bullfight in Fréjus (South of France – 7.8.1966). A stroke of luck! The photographs show Picasso in an environment that, throughout his life, was among his major themes: bullfighting. The complete sequence comprises over 100 photos of Picasso and is the last extensive public documentation of Picasso.
Werner Spies, Picasso expert and former director of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, writes in the book "Picasso at the Bullfight": “The shots by Hubertus Hierl show anticipation, tension and fear … they show what Picasso sees and feels.”
This presents an opportunity to bid on Picasso photographs (Vintage - on silver gelatin/baryta paper) by Hubertus Hierl in the future. - Images with mat - delivery without frame.
Provenance: direct from the artist’s archive - authenticity guaranteed.
Literature and illustration:
Picasso at the Bullfight. Photographs by Hubertus Hierl. Text by Werner Spies. Cologne 2002
Picasso en la plaza de toros. Photographs by Hubertus Hierl. Fundación Picasso. Museo Casa Natal - Málaga 2006
Vintage - artist’s proof on AGFA silver gelatin paper (baryta) - condition excellent. - on the back, artist’s stamp and note in pencil: image number, title, place and year of capture - handwritten signature - COLLECTOR’S ITEM - with mat - delivery without frame
The photographer Hubertus Hierl (born 1940) was able to photograph Pablo Picasso with his consent during a bullfight in Fréjus (South of France – 7.8.1966). A stroke of luck! The photographs show Picasso in an environment that, throughout his life, was among his major themes: bullfighting. The complete sequence comprises over 100 photos of Picasso and is the last extensive public documentation of Picasso.
Werner Spies, Picasso expert and former director of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, writes in the book "Picasso at the Bullfight": “The shots by Hubertus Hierl show anticipation, tension and fear … they show what Picasso sees and feels.”
This presents an opportunity to bid on Picasso photographs (Vintage - on silver gelatin/baryta paper) by Hubertus Hierl in the future. - Images with mat - delivery without frame.
Provenance: direct from the artist’s archive - authenticity guaranteed.
Literature and illustration:
Picasso at the Bullfight. Photographs by Hubertus Hierl. Text by Werner Spies. Cologne 2002
Picasso en la plaza de toros. Photographs by Hubertus Hierl. Fundación Picasso. Museo Casa Natal - Málaga 2006
Details
Artist
Hubertus Hierl (1940)
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Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Pablo Picasso beim Stierkampf in Fréjus (7.8.1966)
Condition
Fine
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
29 cm
Width
23 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Photojournalism
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