Photograph

What is a photograph?

A photograph is an image captured with a camera. Traditionally, photographs were made by exposing film and then developing the image on light-sensitive paper using chemicals. Today, photographs can also be captured digitally and printed or displayed electronically. The process requires a camera, whether film or digital, and a photographer.
Frank Sinatra next to his T-Bird

Frank Worth

Frank Sinatra next to his T-Bird, 1955

Photography

Photograph

USD 1,495

Sammy Davis Jr leaps for Marilyn

Frank Worth

Sammy Davis Jr leaps for Marilyn

Photography

Photograph

EUR 3,995

Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of 'Giant'

Frank Worth

Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of 'Giant', 1955

Photography

Photograph

USD 1,495

Swimming pool (by Alain Capeilleres)

Martine Franck

Swimming pool (by Alain Capeilleres), 1976

Photography

Photograph

Currently Not Available

title unknown

Subodh Gupta

title unknown, 2006

Photography

Photograph

Currently Not Available

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CoBrA

CoBrA stands for Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam; the group was formed with a desire to break away from the existing art movements of the time. Their critique of Western society led them to experiment and evolve into a significant international movement. CoBrA was founded on November 8, 1948, at the Notre Dame Café in Paris, where its manifesto was signed by Karel Appel, Joseph Noiret, Corneille, Christian Dotremont, Constant, and Asger Jorn. The group was united by a shared commitment to freedom in both form and color, and their work emphasized experimentation and spontaneity.

Conversation piece

An object with distinctive or unusual qualities that naturally draws attention and prompts discussion among people.

Bronze

Bronze is a metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, with a typical modern composition of 88% copper and 12% tin. Over time, bronze develops a patina, a surface color that often turns deep green due to oxidation. Large bronze objects, such as sculptures, are typically made in foundries. Bronze is valued for its durability and has been widely used throughout history for art, tools, and weapons.

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