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Erwin Blumenfeld
Untitled (Monsavon au Lait)
1936
Gelatin silver print.
11 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (29.2 x 23.5 cm)
Three copyright credit stamps and reduction notations in unidentified hands in pencil and crayon on the verso.
Full-Cataloguing
Erwin Blumenfeld’s oeuvre included commercial advertising in addition to his extensive fashion work. His first advertising commission was with the French soap company Monsavon, and the image offered here was made for one of the company’s ad campaigns. Although not ultimately used, this image showcases Blumenfeld’s inventive approach to all aspects of his photography.