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Dora: Vienna and Paris 1907-1957 : The Photography of Dora Kallmus

Collector Grade · C- Rarity · Common Deal · Fair Confidence · Low
Paperback en 60 pages 21.6 x 30.2 cm 0.35 kg Print run 3,000

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Rarity 16.8/100 · Collector 0/100 · Deal 64.61/100 · Listings: 2 · Avg price: $179.64 · Min price: $59.99

Description

The photographs in Dora: Vienna and Paris 1907-1957 : The Photography of Dora Kallmus focus on early 20th-century portraiture and urban scenes captured in two major European cities. The visual approach documents the transition from pre-war Vienna to post-war Paris, emphasizing changes in style, fashion, and cultural atmosphere over five decades.

Dora Kallmus’s photographic strategy is characterized by a meticulous attention to lighting and composition, reflecting both the elegance of high society and the evolving identity of the cities themselves. The images reveal an interplay between personal and public space, showcasing intimate portraiture alongside broader urban contexts.

Published by Vassar College Art Gallery in 1987, this 60-page volume presents a focused retrospective of Kallmus’s work, offering insight into her artistic development and contributions to photographic history.