Bricklayer, 1928
Photography : black & white edition · 24 x 18 cm 9.4 x 7.1 inch · Ready to hang
€13,500
13 500 €
One of the last works available by this artist
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Type
Photography : numbered and limited to 120 copies
1 copy available
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
24 x 18 cm 9.4 x 7.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
Artwork dimensions including frame
45 x 35 cm 17.7 x 13.8 inch
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Description
This artwork is a striking black and white depiction of a laborer carrying bricks. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the raw intensity of the subject, bringing out the intricate textures and detailing in the bricks and the worker's attire. The figure stands assertively, with one hand on his hip and the other balancing a substantial load of bricks on his shoulder. His expression, though understated, exudes resilience and determination. A flat cap adorns his head, grounding him in an industrial or early 20th-century context. The strong contrasts between light and shadow lend a dramatic depth, enhancing the physicality and burden represented. This composition captures the essence of manual labor, embodying strength, perseverance, and grit. The artwork's simplicity conveys a potent narrative, shedding light on the often-overlooked toils of everyday workers.
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August Sander (1876–1964) is regarded as one of the most influential photographers in the history of the medium. With his groundbreaking project , he created an unparalleled portrait of German society, documenting individuals across social classes and professions with extraordinary precision, dignity, and humanity.
Sander's work fundamentally shaped documentary and portrait photography, influencing generations of artists, including Bernd and Hilla Becher, Diane Arbus, and contemporary conceptual photographers. His images are both historically significant and strikingly modern, combining rigorous composition with deep psychological presence.
Today, Sander's photographs are held in the world's leading museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and continue to captivate audiences through their timeless clarity, emotional depth, and profound insight into the human condition.
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