> > Great report, and yes, it's amazing how our tastes and perceptions as to what > makes a print good have changed over the years. I've only seen one of his in > person, printed by Gassmann (or one of his minions) and it was much lower > contrast than we expect by today's standards. > Still, as Bob points out, lots of detail.in that one (Sur la Rue Mouffetard or > "the boy with the bottles" was the particular print). >
That print can be yours for about $20,000. <http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?pos=10&intObjectID=5185 994&sid=> I remember going in the early 1980s to the print room at the Photographers' Gallery in London and looking through their portfolios of unframed prints, including many of HCB's. They told me that I could have some of the better-known pictures for about £1,000.00 each. Not having £1,000.00 at the time, I reluctantly declined. If I'd had that kind of money at the time there aren't many better ways I could have spent it. The rue Mouffetard itself has changed beyond recognition, but still makes an enjoyable and photogenic visit - Hemingway territory, among many others. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
