Online Auction 19790The Unseen Eye: Photographs from the W.M. Hunt Collection
FRATELLI ALINARI (1830–1890)
Lot 30

FRATELLI ALINARI (1830–1890)

Seiltanzer, c. 1890

Closed14 October 2020

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USD 750

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FRATELLI ALINARI (1830–1890)
Seiltanzer, c. 1890
albumen cabinet card, mounted on board
printed photographer's credit (recto); credited, titled and dated on affixed exhibition labels (frame backing board)
image: 3 ½ x 2 1/8 in. (8.9 x 5.4 cm.)
sheet: 4 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (10.5 x 6 cm.)
mount: 13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (35.2 x 27.6 cm.)

Galerie Clairefontaine, Luxembourg;
acquired from the above by the present owner.

Specialist note

'Great photographs have perfect balance. The Alinari image is bisected neatly on the horizon by the steadying pole of the performer. The weight of his left foot anchors him to the rope in the centre of the frame and that contrasts with the dramatic flourish of his right hand, as if to indicate ‘ta dah!’ This is a seductive and existential jewel.' – W.M. Hunt

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