NORTH AMERICAN SCHOOL. 20TH CENTURY. Couple embracing, 2000

Black and white photographic print. Dimensions: 35 × 28 cm. This photograph depicts a couple in an intimate setting, with a woman with very short hair and a large circular earring resting her head on the bare chest of a man, whose face is partially out of frame. The woman gazes to one side, while her back and shoulders occupy much of the foreground. The image is notable for the contrast between the skin tones of both figures, the proximity of their bodies, and the tight framing, which accentuates the feeling of intimacy and complicity. The side lighting models the volumes and highlights the skin textures against a dark background, creating a composition of great plastic and expressive power. Item in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.