Piedmont
Photograph
c.1958 (photographed), c.1980 (printed)
c.1958 (photographed), c.1980 (printed)
| Artist/Maker |
Black and white photograph depicting a grassy river landscape, with a house on the far bank of the river and a mountain in the background to the right of the picture frame
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Piedmont (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gelatin silver print mounted onto card |
| Brief description | Photograph by Gianni Penati, 'Piedmont', about 1958, gelatin silver print |
| Physical description | Black and white photograph depicting a grassy river landscape, with a house on the far bank of the river and a mountain in the background to the right of the picture frame |
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| Style | |
| Gallery label | Photography Centre 2018-20
Gianni Penati (1930–2018)
Silhouette portrait of a girl
Sandra Chace with mirror
Two views of Piedmont
1958–74
The Italian photographer Penati had a distinguished career spanning six decades. He worked professionally for high-profile fashion magazines including Vogue, while cultivating his own fine art projects. These photographs show the personal side of Penati’s work. Depicting cherished subjects, including his muse Sandra Chace and his home in Piedmont, the pictures reveal private details about his life. The silhouette of the girl in profile references artistic traditions that pre-empt photography, particularly cut-paper portraits, which you can see examples of in these galleries.
Gelatin silver prints
Purchased with the support of an anonymous donor
Museum nos. E.737, 748, 749, 756-2018 |
| Credit line | Purchased with the support of an anonymous donor |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.749-2018 |
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| Record created | June 29, 2018 |
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