Michel Pinel (1949 – 2022)
 Title: My name is Dodie - France - 2006 Original silver gelatin print hand signed Dimensions: 30 x 24cm 
 Condition: Excellent
 Sell without any frame Authenticity: Hand-signed by the artist, with studio stamp and certificate of authenticity
 Sale: No reserve price Provenance:
 From the family collection of the photographer, who passed away in 2022. Michel Pinel, My name is Dodie 2006 Silver gelatin print A landmark work by Michel Pinel, My name is Dodie portrays a female silhouette in backlight, captured in an intimate gesture. Through the power of chiaroscuro and the purity of form, the body becomes an icon, suspended between abstraction and sensuality. This photograph established the artist’s international recognition. Artist Biography Born in 1949, Michel Pinel discovered photography in Milan under the guidance of director Paul Casalini, who introduced him to the medium and inspired his lifelong passion. He began his career in fashion photography, quickly developing a distinctive style characterized by technical rigor and a pursuit of purity in image-making. Pinel’s artistic focus gradually shifted toward the nude, a subject he explored with sensitivity and elegance. His silver gelatin prints, meticulously crafted in his studio, are renowned for their exceptional quality. Internationally recognized, his works have been exhibited widely and are housed in private collections across Australia, Belgium, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United States.