Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969)
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969)

Manina, Paris, 1937

Details
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969)
Manina, Paris, 1937
solarized gelatin silver print, printed 1940s
inscribed 'From the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld', 'Hand printed by Erwin Blumenfeld early 1940's' and signed by Yorick Blumenfeld, with annotations in pencil (verso)
image/sheet: 13 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (33.4 x 26.8 cm.)
Provenance
Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld;
Christie's, New York, April 7, 2011, lot 60;
Acquired from the above through agent.

Lot Essay

Blumenfeld achieved the solarization of this print by placing it in an icebox.

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