Lucien Clergue – Chute de Picador, Béziers, 1962 – Gelatin Silver Print
Hand-signed in black ink by the photographer, titled, dated and copyrighted, verso - With photographer’s studio stamp, notes and hand-written reference number, verso
Lucien Clergue’s Chute de Picador, Béziers (1962) is a powerful black-and-white gelatin silver print that captures the intensity and drama of the bullfighting arena. The image freezes the moment of confrontation, with the matador’s poised stance and the bull’s powerful movement, highlighting the dynamic tension between man and beast. The swirling motion of the cape adds a sense of fluidity, while the stark contrasts of light and shadow enhance the visceral atmosphere of the scene. Hand-signed by Clergue and annotated on the verso, this photograph reflects his keen eye for movement and emotion within traditional Spanish culture.
Artwork Copyright © Lucien Clergue
Lucien Clergue (France, 1934–2014) was a celebrated photographer known for his black-and-white images of nudes, landscapes, and Mediterranean culture. A close friend of Pablo Picasso, his work combined poetic composition with striking contrasts of light and shadow. Clergue was the first photographer elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in France.
Artwork Copyright © Lucien Clergue

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Chute de Picador, Béziers, 1962

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Hand-signed in black ink by the photographer, titled, dated and copyrighted, verso - With photographer’s studio stamp, notes and hand-written reference number, verso
Lucien Clergue’s Chute de Picador, Béziers (1962) is a powerful black-and-white gelatin silver print that captures the intensity and drama of the bullfighting arena. The image freezes the moment of confrontation, with the matador’s poised stance and the bull’s powerful movement, highlighting the dynamic tension between man and beast. The swirling motion of the cape adds a sense of fluidity, while the stark contrasts of light and shadow enhance the visceral atmosphere of the scene. Hand-signed by Clergue and annotated on the verso, this photograph reflects his keen eye for movement and emotion within traditional Spanish culture.
Artwork Copyright © Lucien Clergue
Lucien Clergue (France, 1934–2014) was a celebrated photographer known for his black-and-white images of nudes, landscapes, and Mediterranean culture. A close friend of Pablo Picasso, his work combined poetic composition with striking contrasts of light and shadow. Clergue was the first photographer elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in France.
Artwork Copyright © Lucien Clergue
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