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: Geen minimumprijs

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.