PROVENANCE
Acquired directly from the Estate of the Artist by Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto

LITERATURE
André Kertész, J'aime Paris: Photographs Since the Twenties, 1974, reproduced page 96

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When André Kertész arrived in Paris, he was deeply attracted to the cosmopolitan lifestyle there, and especially drawn to the lively Parisian parks and town squares. This aligned with his personal desire to explore nature everywhere he went. He began recording how urban dwellers adapted to cosmopolitan life by incorporating nature in their cities. Influenced by Mondrian and a number of Eastern European artists that he interacted with, Kertész also became fascinated with shadows and the negative spaces created by late afternoon light.

Here we find a strong Parisian image, a portrait of an Irish Terrier glistening in the late afternoon sun, standing strong and proud, as if posing in a dog show. However, it is clear that the dog is acutely aware and riveted by some activity off to the side, outside of the image. Combined with people on park benches and their long beautiful shadows, this classic Kerteszian photograph is one you feel you could walk right into. This is a great example of Kertész's innate ability to invite the viewer to explore, wander and find their own place of comfort within the photograph. Although this stunning warm-tone vintage print depicts a scene close to 100 years ago, one can almost hear the conversations and activities taking place, as if it were yesterday.

This is one of only two known vintage prints of this image.

This work was printed circa 1930.

Please note: this work is unframed.

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