"Rue Aubriot III with Nude Kissing, Parisian Street 1975" 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin by Helmut Newton
"Rue Aubriot with Nude Model Kissing, Paris 1975"
20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
Description: A visually arresting and emotionally layered addition to Helmut Newton’s celebrated Rue Aubriot series, "Rue Aubriot with Nude Model Kissing, Paris 1975" continues Newton’s exploration of androgyny, desire, and Parisian nocturne with remarkable intimacy.
This image, the third in the Rue Aubriot series, features actress Vibeke Knudsen kissing a nude model, both poised in a lamp-lit street in Paris’ historic Marais district. Knudsen wears Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic Le Smoking tuxedo, reinforcing the androgynous aesthetic that defined 1970s fashion, while the inclusion of the nude model adds a layer of eroticism and narrative depth.
Shot using only ambient street lighting, the composition draws direct inspiration from Brassai’s moody nighttime photography, casting long shadows and imbuing the image with a sense of cinematic drama. Newton’s own home appears in the background, grounding this provocative moment in his personal geography and creative universe. This print ships in 5 to 7 days. 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, third in the renowned Rue Aubriot series
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Features Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking tuxedo and erotic juxtaposition with nude model
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A powerful fusion of fashion, narrative, and Parisian street photography
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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
Ships worldwide with insured priority delivery. Secure this Helmut Newton original print today and own a rare and intimate piece of one of his most iconic photographic series.
Helmut Newton 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
Specifications:
Vintage silver gelatin print measuring 20 x 24 inches (51 x 61 cm).
Print is in excellent condition and has never been framed or displayed.
This is a rare original vintage print produced in the 1980s in Paris
at the Colour Lab facility where Newton produced his prints for the majority of his career.
Shipping & Handling:
All Helmut Newton vintage prints ship insured worldwide via priority
delivery, free of charge. Prints are never folded and are shipped
flat with accompanying documents and Certificate of Authenticity.
Returns & Exchanges:
Prints in original condition may be returned within 45 days of purchase
for a refund, exchange, or gallery credit.
Provenance:
This collection of vintage prints was gifted to Newton’s agent, Norman
Solomon, in recognition of the work he had performed producing the Private
Property Collection and promoting a series of exhibitions in London,
Paris, New York, and Los Angeles in 1985. Read more.
The collection was legally transferred to Solomon in 1986 via written
agreement and further ratified in a legal settlement in 2012 with the Helmut
Newton Estate and Foundation in the Superior Court of Los Angeles,
California. It is recorded in the United States Copyright Office.
The signed agreement was certified & notarized recognizing Norman
Solomon as the legal owner, making these prints authentically supported by
legal agreement.
About the Artist:
Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was one of the world's most celebrated photographers
whose uniquely edgy imagery is coveted worldwide by collectors and aficionados
of photographic art. Mr. Newton’s "Private Property" exhibition
series was produced by agreement in Paris, London, and New York City in 1985.