WILLY MAYWALD - PHOTOGRAPHER, Pompeii ruins, 1950 - Lot 272

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WILLY MAYWALD - PHOTOGRAPHER, Pompeii ruins, 1950 - Lot 272
WILLY MAYWALD - PHOTOGRAPHER, Pompeii ruins, 1950 5 photos by Willy Maywald, vintage silver prints Photographer's stamp on back Dimensions: 25.5 x 24 cm each. Minor scratches Note: A set of photographs of the ruins of Pompeii, taken in 1950 by Willy Maywald (1907-1985), a German photographer based in Paris and best known for his work in fashion photography, notably for Christian Dior in the post-war years. These images show a lesser-known aspect of his work, devoted to architecture and historic sites. Views of Pompeii, the ancient city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, highlight the archaeological remains and atmosphere of the site, revealing the photographer's interest in composition and light in a heritage and monumental context.
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