[Mondrian's Studio]

André Kertész American, born Hungary
1926
Not on view
This view of a corner of Piet Mondrian’s studio at 5, rue de Coulmiers is believed to be unique. Printed on carte postale paper, it was given, not mailed, by Kertész to Mondrian in 1926 along with another, more common view of the modernist painter’s studio.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: [Mondrian's Studio]
  • Artist: André Kertész (American (born Hungary), Budapest 1894–1985 New York)
  • Date: 1926
  • Medium: Gelatin silver print
  • Dimensions: Image: 4 5/16 × 3 1/8 in. (10.9 × 8 cm)
    Sheet: 5 3/8 × 3 1/4 in. (13.7 × 8.2 cm)
  • Classifications: Photographs, Postcards
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harry Holtzman, 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.1225.2
  • Rights and Reproduction: © The Estate of André Kertész / Higher Pictures
  • Curatorial Department: Photographs

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