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stamped on the backside - size: 14,6 x 21,7 cm

Martine Franck’s Swimming Pool (by Alain Capeilleres) is a striking black-and-white photograph capturing a serene moment of leisure at a modernist poolside. The composition emphasizes geometric lines and shadows created by the grid-patterned tiles, hammocks, and spherical poolside decor. Figures lie in relaxed poses, absorbed in sunbathing and quiet repose, adding a sense of calm and contemplation to the scene. Franck's use of contrast and perspective highlights the interaction between the human form and the architectural environment. Taken in 1976, this photograph exemplifies Franck’s keen eye for composition, capturing an idyllic and timeless moment that combines human presence with architectural aesthetics.

Martine Franck (Belgium, 1938–2012) was a renowned photographer and member of Magnum Photos. Known for her sensitive portraits and humanitarian focus, her black-and-white images captured the dignity of her subjects, often highlighting the marginalized and everyday moments of life.

Martine Franck

Swimming pool (by Alain Capeilleres), 1976

Name: Swimming pool (by Alain Capeilleres), 1976
SKU: 1489

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Martine Franck

Swimming pool (by Alain Capeilleres), 1976

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Martine Franck was a Belgian photographer who spent much of her life in France. She excelled at the documentary and portrait photography styles, and was a renowned, influential artist. Her love of art began with her father, who was an art collector. Martine Franck began independently studying art history while in high school, and the frequent trips she took with her father to museums and galleries during her childhood fueled her desire to become an art curator. After studying art history at France's Ecole du Louvre and the University of Madrid, Martine Franck ventured into photography. After working as an assistant photographer at Time-Life, she honed her skill as a freelance photographer for notable magazines, photo agencies, and venues. She held the distinction of being one of very few women to become a full member of the Magnum photographic cooperative. Martine Franck preferred to shoot in black and white, and her photographs have been collected into several books. The subjects of her documentary pieces include notable cultural figures, as well as people representing marginalized groups. In 2003, Martine Franck helped found the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation in honor of her husband, photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson.