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Lucien Clergue (1934-2014)

Flooded vines 1960; "Vignes inondées 1960" 1960

Gelatin silver print | 25.8 x 35.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800544

Description

Photograph depicting a flooded vineyard. The bare vines are reflected in the rippled water, producing an abstract and surreal image. Owing to perspective, the vines are denser and smaller in the background, towards the top of the photograph.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by Arles Tourist Office
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Lucien Clergue (1934-2014)
(photographer)

Search the collection Editions Arelatys : Paris
(publisher)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print

Measurements

25.8 x 35.9 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy
Geodesy & Surveying
Topography
Botany
Systematic botany
Vines
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Abstract art

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