Lucien Clergue
French, 1934 - 2014
Lucien Clergue (1934-2014) was a French photographer and writer, best known for his black and white images of the human form and the landscapes of his native Camargue region in southern France.
Clergue was born in Arles, France, and began taking photographs at a young age. He gained international recognition in 1955 when his work was exhibited at the Rencontres d'Arles, a photography festival he helped to found and which became one of the most important annual photography events in the world.
Clergue's photography focused on the human form, often featuring nude or semi-nude figures in striking, sculptural poses. He also captured the landscapes and wildlife of the Camargue region, including its iconic white horses and flamingos.
In addition to his photography, Clergue was also a writer and poet, and published several books throughout his career. He was awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest civilian honor, in 2007 for his contributions to the arts.
Clergue's work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris. His photography has been widely published and is represented in many public and private collections.
Clergue was born in Arles, France, and began taking photographs at a young age. He gained international recognition in 1955 when his work was exhibited at the Rencontres d'Arles, a photography festival he helped to found and which became one of the most important annual photography events in the world.
Clergue's photography focused on the human form, often featuring nude or semi-nude figures in striking, sculptural poses. He also captured the landscapes and wildlife of the Camargue region, including its iconic white horses and flamingos.
In addition to his photography, Clergue was also a writer and poet, and published several books throughout his career. He was awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest civilian honor, in 2007 for his contributions to the arts.
Clergue's work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris. His photography has been widely published and is represented in many public and private collections.
Lucien Clergue
Serge Lifar Photography by Lucien Clergue original print, 1954
H 5.91 in W 8.66 in
$ 2,000
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