Robert Mapplethorpe Milton White For Sale

Robert Mapplethorpe

Milton White, 1983

Silver Gelatin print

20 x 16 in 50.8 x 40.6 cm

Milton White, 1983

Silver Gelatin print

20 x 16 in 50.8 x 40.6 cm

Edition

Edition of 10

About this work

This striking silver gelatin print captures a powerful portrait study rendered with Mapplethorpe's signature technical precision and tonal control. The carefully calibrated contrast and rich gradation of grays characteristic of the medium create a luminous quality that draws the viewer into an intimate encounter with the subject. The composition demonstrates the photographer's masterful understanding of light and shadow, achieved through meticulous darkroom technique that transforms a straightforward portrait into something approaching sculpture in its dimensional presence. Created during a pivotal period in Mapplethorpe's career, this work exemplifies his ability to elevate portraiture through formal rigor and classical composition. The photograph represents an important moment in twentieth-century photography when the medium gained recognition within fine art circles. This silver gelatin print offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a museum-quality example from one of photography's most influential practitioners, whose works are held in major institutions worldwide. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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