Karin Székessy (1938-2025) - Florentinische Büste (1967)

Lichtdruck (collotype), bottom left signed and numbered 26/100, 65x50 cm.

Lichtdruck (also: phototype, collotype, Albertotype) is a rarely used fine-art printing process.

Székessy can be rightly counted among the 'Grande Dames' of contemporary German photography. Beauty and sensuality form central themes of her work. This is especially evident in her unmistakable female portraits and nude studies.

Székessy’s distinctive art lies in portraying the women in her pictures—even when unclothed—without ever making them look naked; they are always surrounded by an aura of untouchability.

In addition, but especially in earlier works, photographs with almost scenographic, reportage-like character are part of her oeuvre, as are impressive artist portraits.