Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

Manuel Álvarez Bravo's Instrumental, gelatin silver print of industrial tools, highlighting geometric shapes and textures in monochrome.
Manuel Álvarez Bravo's Instrumental, gelatin silver print of industrial tools, highlighting geometric shapes and textures in monochrome.
Manuel Álvarez Bravo's Instrumental, gelatin silver print of industrial tools, highlighting geometric shapes and textures in monochrome.

Platinum Print // Instrumental by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, a gelatin silver print from 1931, captures a close-up arrangement of industrial tools, meticulously framed to highlight their geometric forms and textures. The composition is stark and minimalist, with the contrasting shades and metallic surfaces emphasizing the interplay between light and shadow. This photograph reflects Bravo's masterful eye for abstraction within ordinary objects, transforming utilitarian items into an exploration of shape, form, and texture. Through his lens, these tools are elevated from mere functionality to a visual study of industrial aesthetics, showcasing Bravo's influence on Mexican modernist photography.

Artwork Copyright © Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Instrumental, 1931

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Platinum Print // Instrumental by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, a gelatin silver print from 1931, captures a close-up arrangement of industrial tools, meticulously framed to highlight their geometric forms and textures. The composition is stark and minimalist, with the contrasting shades and metallic surfaces emphasizing the interplay between light and shadow. This photograph reflects Bravo's masterful eye for abstraction within ordinary objects, transforming utilitarian items into an exploration of shape, form, and texture. Through his lens, these tools are elevated from mere functionality to a visual study of industrial aesthetics, showcasing Bravo's influence on Mexican modernist photography.

Artwork Copyright © Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Instrumental, 1931

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Gelatin Silver Print

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