Pierre Jahan French, 1909-2003
Photographie publicitaire pour le parfum Brigand de Robert Piguet, 1946-1947
Photography, vintage gelatin-silver print by the artist
29 x 23,5 cm
In this advertising photograph, the object being presented—a perfume bottle—is pierced by a dagger; the scene is reflected on a dark mirror. The image thus transposes into advertising a surrealist...
In this advertising photograph, the object being presented—a perfume bottle—is pierced by a dagger; the scene is reflected on a dark mirror. The image thus transposes into advertising a surrealist aesthetic of unexpected juxtaposition and surprise. This work testifies to Jahan's inventiveness, as he readily applied his formal inventiveness and personal photographic research to advertising campaigns.
Provenance
Atelier Pierre JahanSuccession Pierre Jahan
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