"Rue Aubriot II with Nude Model, Paris 1975"
20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
Description: A stunning continuation of Helmut Newton’s most iconic series , "Rue Aubriot II with Nude Model, Paris 1975" builds upon the legendary Rue Aubriot composition with the provocative presence of a nude female figure. This second image in the celebrated series captures Newton’s mastery of contrast, styling, and narrative tension.
Featuring actress Vibeke Knudsen , dressed in Yves Saint Laurent’s signature Le Smoking tuxedo , standing alongside a nude model on a lamp-lit street in Paris , Newton blends high fashion with erotic subtext in a scene pulsing with quiet drama. The image reflects Newton’s ongoing interest in androgyny, duality, and the mystique of nighttime Paris .
Shot in natural street lighting , Newton drew inspiration from Brassai’s evocative nighttime photography , using shadow and architecture to create depth and mood. As Newton recalled in a 1988 interview with New York Magazine , "The idea was a man-woman standing in the street at night—the street, in fact, in Paris’ Marais district, where I lived for 14 years." His residence is visible in the background, rooting the image in personal significance. Read more about Helmut Newton's Rue Aubriot here.
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Original vintage print from Newton’s Private Property Collection
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Shot in Paris, 1975 , the second image in the famed Rue Aubriot series
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Features Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking tuxedo alongside a nude figure
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An elegant and provocative exploration of identity, duality, and fashion
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Museum-quality, collectible fine art
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Image measures 16" x 21" on a 20" x 24" silver gelatin sheet
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Exhibits the classic silver gelatin finish, known for its depth and tonal richness
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Excellent condition – never framed or displayed
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Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
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