Kiss at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, 1950

Robert Doisneau was born in 1912 in the Banlieue (suburbs) of Paris.
He resided in Paris, and passed away in 1994.

Known for:
Romantic and documentary images of Paris, France.

Most Popular Images:
"Le Baiser de l'Hôtel de Ville" ; "Last Waltz on Bastille Day";
"Creatures de Rêve"

Did you know ... ?
• Doisneau worked for Vogue, Life and other well-known magazines.
• He only photographed in France.

Quote:
“it's better, isn't it, to shed some light on those people who are never in the limelight?"

General Format:
Most photographs are approximately 12" x 16" and 16" x 20" silver gelatin.

How many photographs exist?
Doisneau printed in unnumbered editions.

Prices:
$4,500 - $10,000

How are the photographs printed and signed?
Most of the photographs are signed au recto and au verso in ink.

Vintage:
Vintage photographs are rare.

Technical Information:
He used Rolleiflex and Leica cameras.

Portfolios:
None.

Books - In Print:
Robert Doisneau: A Photographer's Life, hardback $75.00

Availability:
A Gallery has a wonderful selection of Doisneau's photography.

Price History:
1970s: $200
1980s: $500 - $1,500
1990s: $1,500 - $5,000
2003: $2,000 - $15,000

Last Waltz on Bastille Day 1945

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