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Werner Bischof: 1916–1954
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1954
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Werner Bischof 1916-1954
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Werner Bischof, 1916-1954
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Werner Bischof, 1916-1954
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Werner Bischof, 1916-1954
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Werner Bischof 1916-1954.; Introduction by Hugo Loetscher
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Werner Bischof: 1916–1954

Collector Grade · C- Rarity · Common Deal · Weak Confidence · Low
  • Publisher
    Bulfinch Press
  • ISBN
    9780821218174
  • Publication Year
    1990
  • Edition
    First Edition
Hardcover 255 pages 26.04 x 3.18 x 31.75 cm 4.3 lbs

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Rarity 5.6/100 · Collector 0/100 · Deal 41.97/100 · Listings: 9 · Avg price: $70.60 · Min price: $52.00

Description

The photographic work in 1954 documents a year through the discerning eyes of Werner Bischof, whose images reflect a precise moment in post-war history. His approach captures stark yet poetic scenes shaped by the human condition and the wider social landscape of the mid-20th century.

The book presents 255 pages of black-and-white and tonally rich photographs, emphasizing texture, composition, and light to evoke a contemplative mood. Bischof’s methodical visual narrative blends reportage with artistic insight, marking this collection as a significant record of 1954.