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BRASSAÏ "MADAM BIJOUX" 1932

BRASSAÏ "MADAM BIJOUX" 1932

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Brassaï (1899–1984) was a Hungarian-French photographer celebrated for his  images illuminating both Parisian nightlife and high-society. He is remembered as one of the most influential photographers of the interwar era, whose work inspired artists like Nan Goldin and Diane Arbus.

Brassaï's images are characterized by a moody, atmospheric quality, fusing elements of documentary and surrealism.  Some of his most famous pictures offer a unique glimpse into the city’s underworld. His work vividly portrays bohemian life in Paris, depicting working-class neighborhoods and inhabitants with an unembellished authenticity.

"Madam Bijoux" is an exemplary work that features one of the artist's most cherished and recurring muses. Brassaï featured multiple photographs of Madam Bijoux in his book "Paris by Night," which inspired characters in both the French play "The Madwoman of Chaillot" and .

Adorned in heavy makeup and layers of costume jewelry, the woman confronts the viewer with a direct and unwavering gaze. There is something mysterious and contradictory about this character, whose fingertips are stained carbon black, highlighting the tension between her glamorous facade and a hidden, more enigmatic reality.

This work is included in the permanent collection of and the

Brassaï's work is celebrated in numerous public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Centre Pompidou (Paris), and the J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles).

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"Madam Bijoux in the Bar de la Lune, Montmartre, Paris" 

1932 (Printed later) 

Gelatin silver print on double-weight paper

Signed by the artist, bottom right

16"H 11.5"W (work)

Very good condition.

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