"Daniel Schock". 1981. Vintage gelatin silver print. 37,5 x 37,5 cm (50 x 40 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
In the 1980s Peter Hujar photographed many cult figures of the downtown New York gay and drag scene and many of his sitters were close friends. Hujar's portraits often have a theatrical element and a strong emotional nature. - Small crease in upper right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.
Lit.: William A. Ewing. Zärtliche Berührung. Liebe & Verlangen in der Fotografie. Leipzig 1999.
In the 1980s Peter Hujar photographed many cult figures of the downtown New York gay and drag scene and many of his sitters were close friends. Hujar's portraits often have a theatrical element and a strong emotional nature. - Small crease in upper right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.
Lit.: William A. Ewing. Zärtliche Berührung. Liebe & Verlangen in der Fotografie. Leipzig 1999.
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15th-20th Century Art & Fine Photography
6:00 AM PT - Jun 11th, 2008
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Galerie Bassenge
Erdener Str. 5a
Berlin, 14193
Berlin, 14193
