Nepal, Outside Katmandou, 1974

Edouard Boubat was born in Paris, France in 1923.
He resided in Paris.
He died in 1999.

Known for:
Romantic images of Paris and its people after World War I as well as portraits from various countries around the world such as India, Morocco, and London.

Most Popular Image:
"Lella, Bretagne, 1947"

Did you know ... ?
• Boubat worked for the prestigious French magazine, Realites.
• He won the Kodak prize in 1947 at an exhibition at the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris.

Quote:
“Because I know war... because I know the horror, I don't want to add to it... After the war, we felt the need to celebrate life, and for me photography was the means to achieve this."

General Format:
Most of Boubat's Silver gelatin prints are 12" x 16" or 16" x 20".

How many photographs exist?
Boubat printed in small unnumbered editions.

Prices:
$1,500 - $7,500

How are the photographs printed and signed?
The prints are signed either in ink or in pencil au recto and au verso.

Vintage:
Boubat's photographs are not generally vintage.

Technical Information:
Boubat used a single-lens reflex camera.

Portfolios:
Boubat Portfolio - 15 Silver gelatin photographs

Books - In Print:
It's a Wonderful Life: Photos by Edouard Boubat
Photo Poche

Availability:
Please contact A Gallery for Fine Photography concerning the availability of Boubat's work.

Price History:
1975: $150
1985: $500 - $1,500
1995: $1,000 - $3,500
2003: $1,500 - $7,500

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