Torso in Sunlight (2), 1941/ later printing
Signed and dated “1941” in pencil on the image lower right.
Illustrated:
Max Dupain by Gael Newton, published by David Ell, 1980, page 58.
Exhibition History:
Catalogue item No. 8 in Max Dupain — Modernist Exhibition, September 2007, at the State Library of New South Wales, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
Max Dupain, renowned for his modernist black-and-white photography, captured diverse subjects, including still life, landscapes,
cityscapes, and groundbreaking studies of the nude. Rare works like Torso in Sunlight (2) have appeared at auction only 10 times in 30 years, with few examples in larger sizes.
His legacy endures in premier collections, including the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Queensland Art Gallery, and the Tate Modern in London.
Inspired by Man Ray, Dupain blended human forms, nature, and mechanics, cementing his profound influence on Australian identity and modern art history.
$13,000
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