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Discover the captivating world of Jacques Henri Lartigue through this exceptional book featuring his iconic photography. 'Lartigue: A Photograph's Eye' offers a unique look into the life of a young prodigy who expertly wielded his first Kodak camera to capture the intricate details of Belle-Époque Paris. From the opulent social gatherings of the upper class to the lively scenes at the beach in Normandy, this exquisite book showcases previously unpublished photographs alongside classic images of vintage automobiles and high fashion. These photos reveal the essence of a vibrant society and provide an intimate glance into Lartigue's childhood experiences.
This 192-page coffee table book, published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in 2020, serves as a visual narrative that merges personal history with cultural significance. It highlights Lartigue's pioneering snapshot technique, allowing readers to appreciate the immediacy and spontaneity that shaped modern photography.
With free shipping included, expect your order to arrive in up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, please note it cannot be cancelled. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about the opulent lifestyles of early 20th-century France, this book is a must-have for your collection. Immerse yourself in the wondrous world of Lartigue's lens and experience the beauty of a bygone era today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500021309
Year: 2020
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 192
Description:
As a little boy of seven or eight, Jacques Henri Lartigue was given his first camera, and soon was developing his own photographs. Born into a prosperous family, from childhood Lartigue acutely observed the social rituals of the upper echelons of society through his photography. The hand-held Kodak camera, first introduced in 1888, granted the young photographer flexibility to capture the fine details of eccentric family members at home, the elaborate social parade in the Bois de Boulogne, on the beach in Normandy and beyond. Classic images of motor cars and high fashion sit alongside previously unpublished photographs from the Lartigue archive. These images of family beau-monde and demi-monde life are not only evidence of a prodigious talent, but also offer an intimate, adolescent perspective of Belle-Époque Paris, the world of Proust, Debussy and the Nabis, before the outbreak of the First World War.
At a young age Lartigue mastered the medium of photography: this exploration of his extraordinary childhood is interwoven with a social and cultural portrait of the Belle Époque. Bonnard and Vuillard used the camera as a reference point for painting, Eugène Atget documented the architecture of the old Paris ahead of its developers, but Lartigue was the first to harness the immediacy of the snapshot, often capturing his subjects mid-gesture as in real life, creating a new visual language for the 20th century.
This 192-page coffee table book, published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in 2020, serves as a visual narrative that merges personal history with cultural significance. It highlights Lartigue's pioneering snapshot technique, allowing readers to appreciate the immediacy and spontaneity that shaped modern photography.
With free shipping included, expect your order to arrive in up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, please note it cannot be cancelled. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about the opulent lifestyles of early 20th-century France, this book is a must-have for your collection. Immerse yourself in the wondrous world of Lartigue's lens and experience the beauty of a bygone era today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500021309
Year: 2020
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 192
Description:
As a little boy of seven or eight, Jacques Henri Lartigue was given his first camera, and soon was developing his own photographs. Born into a prosperous family, from childhood Lartigue acutely observed the social rituals of the upper echelons of society through his photography. The hand-held Kodak camera, first introduced in 1888, granted the young photographer flexibility to capture the fine details of eccentric family members at home, the elaborate social parade in the Bois de Boulogne, on the beach in Normandy and beyond. Classic images of motor cars and high fashion sit alongside previously unpublished photographs from the Lartigue archive. These images of family beau-monde and demi-monde life are not only evidence of a prodigious talent, but also offer an intimate, adolescent perspective of Belle-Époque Paris, the world of Proust, Debussy and the Nabis, before the outbreak of the First World War.
At a young age Lartigue mastered the medium of photography: this exploration of his extraordinary childhood is interwoven with a social and cultural portrait of the Belle Époque. Bonnard and Vuillard used the camera as a reference point for painting, Eugène Atget documented the architecture of the old Paris ahead of its developers, but Lartigue was the first to harness the immediacy of the snapshot, often capturing his subjects mid-gesture as in real life, creating a new visual language for the 20th century.