(Berenson, Bernard) Kessel, Dmitri, photographer

Portrait photograph of Bernard Berenson iat the Villa I Tatti, as reflected in in the framed mirror at the foot of his bed

Gelatin silver print. 13-3/8 x 10 inches, [Florence, Italy: 1949]. Printed circa 1984. Fine. Docketed on rear with instruction to the printer for reduction and placement in.

Remarkable, brilliant portrait of the famous art critic and connoisseur (1865-1959) in his bed at Villa I Tatti, taken by the master photographer Kessel (1902-1995) whose work (especially for LIFE magazine) was received universal admiration. (Kessel's sensitive photographs of works of art has been particularly singled out for praise). Here, the great connoisseur of Renaissance Italian art is seen writing, framed by the mirror at the foot of his bed Reproduced (from this print) in ON ASSIGNMENT: DMITRI KESSEL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHER (New York, Abrams, 1985, p. 180)

Item #232461       Price: $500.00