José NICOLAS (b. 1956) - Lot 242

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José NICOLAS (b. 1956) - Lot 242
José NICOLAS (b. 1956) School of Grand Bassam, Ivory Coast, 2005 Subligraphic print Signed and numbered 8/12 Dimensions: 50 x 75, US case Note: In this scene captured in a school in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, José Nicolas delivers a photograph of great human and visual force. The frontal gaze of the child, holding his slate like a silent manifesto, immediately captures our attention, while the depth of field and warm light lend the whole an almost painterly dimension. Somewhere between documentary and pure emotion, the artist succeeds in transforming an everyday moment into a universal image about childhood, learning and transmission. Renowned for his humane photographic reports, José Nicolas has developed a sensitive body of work in which each image tells a story without ever lapsing into anecdote. This subligraphic print, signed and numbered 8/12, captivates as much by the power of its composition as by the rarity of its edition. A powerful yet accessible work, ideal for lovers of contemporary photography with a penchant for embodied, deeply narrative images.
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