Pascal BARIL (1963) - Lot 89

Pascal BARIL (1963) François Mitterrand, 1983 Élysée Palace, Paris Vintage print On back, author's copyright, author's signature Dimensions: 30 x 23.5 cm Note: This period photograph, taken at the Élysée Palace in 1983, illustrates how Pascal Barril captures the rituals of power with a keen sense of composition and symbolism. The contrast between the solemnity of the setting, the presence of the guards and the graphic interplay of umbrellas creates a scene that is both formal and almost theatrical. Barril's attentive eye for moments of transition reveals the human dimension at the heart of political ceremonies, making this image both a historical document and a subtly choreographed work of art.