José NICOLAS (1956) - Lot 138

José NICOLAS (1956) The Vieux Port during the filming of Bar de la Marine, Marseille, 1998 Digital print On the back, artist's stamp, signed, dated, titled, located and numbered 4/8 Dimensions: 50 x 60 cm Note: French photographer José Nicolas is developing a body of work on the borderline between reportage and auteur photography, with a particular focus on places, atmospheres and the memory of territories. His work is distinguished by a precise visual style, often nourished by natural light, and a rigorous construction of the image. This photograph of Marseille's Old Port, taken in 1998 during the shooting of the film Le Bar de la Marine, bears witness to this approach. The composition is structured around the boats in the foreground, creating a depth that guides the eye towards the city and the silhouette of Notre-Dame de la Garde in the background. The image thus combines a timeless harbor scene with a cinematic context, capturing both Marseille's identity and a bright, lively Mediterranean atmosphere.