History looks upon Baron Adolphe
de Meyer as the first fashion photographer.
The line of the couturier is suggested
within/in hazy atmospheres, transparency
effects create an impression of
lightness.
As a forerunner of contemporary
photography, he begins working the
light, and managed to catch transparency
and made it a key element of his
compositions.
Between 1913 and 1924 Baron Adolphe
de Meyer dominates, in a pictorialist
style, this movement born in the
end of the 19th century which gave
photography an artistic side.
As soon as he started he took a
partner, more specifically thanks
to his collaboration with Vogue
and Vanity Fair. He photographs
mostly the richest social classes.
In 1924 he is dethroned by Edward
Steichen, hired by Vogue.
Photography
:
© Baudoin
Lebon, Paris
Partner
:
Galerie Baudoin Lebon, Paris
www.baudoin-lebon.com
Exhibition from 15th May to 29th
June "L'aube de la photographie
de mode"
Preview on Wednesday 28th may –
7pm
Exhibited at Maison de la Photographie
- 18, rue Frémy - Lille
Phone :03 20 05 29 29. www.maisonphoto.com
Opening times from Wed to Fri,
2pm to 7pm; Sat-Sun, from 11am to
7pm
