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Light and Dark Saxophone
Peter Dorp
approx. exposed area of image inside frame
11in h x 8in w
print on paper
£150 framed
Item number 2514
The light and dark face of a tenor saxophone in white and black Using solarisation and other manual and chemical interference with photographic imaging and processing, Peter was able to capture the important components of an image without distractions. In this application to a complex object, the jazz saxophone, we are shown in black and white both the fine lines of the mechanism and reflections in the brass, and the dull glow of the shady side of the instrument's bell. The collage of 2 images of the instrument suggests something of a band. probably originated from a commercial commission
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| About the artist
Born: 6th January 1919
Died: 14th Febru
Commercial photographer who learnt his trade in pre-war Berlin and Paris and came to experiment with solarisation and other manual interference with photographic processing in the long hours of an under-occupied studio in London's Soho. He suggested to a nearby modelling agency that their girls would feel more comfortable performing nude (as was much in demand in the late 1960s and early 70s) if they practised on camera under lights. The models would dance without music, and did not charge for the practice. AW Woodward wrote in Photography in October 1955 “the only photographer I know whose work is absolutely his own creation is Peter Dorp”. Peter's father, Gottfried Heinersdorff, was extremely well known in Continental European art circles in the period 1910-1933 for his work with famous artists of the period who designed stained glass and mosaic works for production in Gottfried's Berlin glass workshop.
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photograph |
| Date of work |
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1970 |
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our estimate |
| The last owner of the work |
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acquired from the artist |
| How we know who the artist is |
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the artist |
| How we know the subject |
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described by the artist |
| School of painting |
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Modern British |
| Style of painting |
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Impressionist |
| Approach |
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still life photographic |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) inches |
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11 x 8 |
| Condition of work |
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very good |
| Recent restoration |
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No known restoration |
| Where exhibited |
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believed never exhibited |
| Quantity available |
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1 |
| Edition of |
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unknown though limited number |
| Item number |
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2514 |
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photograph, print, paper, Light and Dark Saxophone, The light and dark face of a tenor saxophone in white and black, Using solarisation and other manual and chemical interference with photographic imaging and processing, Peter was able to capture the important components of an image without distractions. In this application to a complex object, the jazz saxophone, we are shown in black and white both the fine lines of the mechanism and reflections in the brass, and the dull glow of the shady side of the instrument's bell. The collage of 2 images of the instrument suggests something of a band., probably originated from a commercial commission, 00.00.1970, Modern British, Impressionist, still life, photographic, poster, saxophone, black |
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