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Davidson, NORTH CAROLINA

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  • Artist: Robert Doisneau (French, 1912-1994)

Robert Doisneau (1912–1994) was a French engraver, printmaker, and photographer. He studied engraving and lithography at the Estienne School in Paris to pursue label and packaging design. After working in advertising, he became an independent photographer, capturing everyday moments in Paris, often illuminated by natural light. His practice shifted during World War II, focusing more on portraiture.

Pain et Rideau de Fer by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Pain et Rideau de Fer, 1953
Gelatin silver print
11.25 x 9.25 in
(28.58 x 23.5 cm)
La Musique des Puces by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • La Musique des Puces, 1944
Gelatin silver print
La Dame Indignee by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • La Dame Indignee, 1948
Gelatin silver print
9.5 x 11.75 in
(24.13 x 29.85 cm)
Le Baiser du Trottoir by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Le Baiser du Trottoir, 1950
Gelatin silver print
9.5 x 12 in
(24.13 x 30.48 cm)
Boulangerie Rue de Poitou by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Boulangerie Rue de Poitou, 1971
Gelatin silver print
Les Helicopteres by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Les Helicopteres, 1972
Gelatin silver print
13.5 x 8.5 in
(34.29 x 21.59 cm)
La Stricte Intimite by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • La Stricte Intimite, 1945
Gelatin silver print
11.25 x 9.5 in
(28.58 x 24.13 cm)
Le Manege de Monsieur Barre by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Le Manege de Monsieur Barre, 1955
Gelatin silver print
11.75 x 9.5 in
(29.85 x 24.13 cm)
Le Muguet du Metro by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Le Muguet du Metro, 1953
Gelatin silver print
12.5 x 9.5 in
(31.75 x 24.13 cm)
Le Jeune Homme et Rita by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Le Jeune Homme et Rita, 1954
Gelatin silver print
9.5 x 13.5 in
(24.13 x 34.29 cm)
L'Innocent by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • L'Innocent, 1949
Gelatin silver print
11.25 x 9.5 in
(28.58 x 24.13 cm)
Les Concierges Rue du Dragon by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Les Concierges Rue du Dragon, 1946
Gelatin silver print
9.5 x 11.375 in
(24.13 x 28.89 cm)
La Poule au Gibier by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • La Poule au Gibier, 1945
Gelatin silver print
9.5 x 11.75 in
(24.13 x 29.85 cm)
Le Petit Balcon by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Le Petit Balcon, 1953
Gelatin silver print
Les Geants du Nord by Robert Doisneau
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Les Geants du Nord, 1951
Gelatin silver print
12 x 9.5 in
(30.48 x 24.13 cm)