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Max Dupain (Aust., 1911-1992).

[Solarised Arum Lilies]

c1939/1970s. Silver gelatin photograph, signed and dated “30s” in ink on image lower right, 37.8 x 28.6cm. Pinholes, crinkles, crazing.

Dupain was inspired to experiment with different printing techniques, including solarisation, by American photographer Man Ray (1890-1976). His admiration of Man Ray is highlighted in the following statement from the AGNSW 2004 exhibition subtitled Dupain’s work in the context of Man Ray’s influence: “Max Dupain, one of Australia’s great modernist photographers, placed Man Ray’s importance for photography alongside Cézanne’s for painting. Writing for The Home magazine in 1935, Dupain said: ‘He is alone. A pioneer of the 20th century who has crystallised a new experience in light and chemistry.’”

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Item #CL191-81

Price (AUD): $5,500.00  other currencies