MODELS IN THE WATER - II - Lot 24

Lot n° 24
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MODELS IN THE WATER - II - Lot 24
MODELS IN THE WATER - II Swimsuits, 1950s/60s. Photo attributed to Willy Rizzo, vintage silver gelatin print, unmarked on the back 30.3 x 24 cm including white margins Very slight crease and slightly warped paper, visible against the light Note: Attributed to photographer Willy Rizzo, this fashion photograph from the 1950s–1960s depicts three models emerging from the sea, hand in hand, in a composition marked by spontaneity and elegance. The various swimsuit designs, with their structured cuts and interplay of contrasts, illustrate the evolution of the female silhouette during the Trente Glorieuses, while the shimmering reflections of the water and the Mediterranean light lend the image an atmosphere of freshness and freedom. The photograph goes beyond a simple fashion presentation to evoke a true art of living associated with vacations, youth, and postwar renewal. Attributed to Willy Rizzo, one of the great fashion and celebrity photographers of his time, this print is part of the modern aesthetic that profoundly revitalized advertising and editorial photography in the 1950s. By emphasizing outdoor shots and the models’ natural movement, Rizzo helped convey a more vibrant and alluring image of beachwear. This vintage silver-gelatin print, with its blank reverse side, is thus a characteristic example of fashion photography from this period, when the swimsuit became a symbol of modern, dynamic femininity firmly focused on leisure.
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