Maurice BONNEL (1923 - 2019) - Lot 146

Maurice BONNEL (1923 - 2019) Au Vieux Bougnat, 114 rue de Sevres 1950 Silver print 40 x 30 cm Signed by daughter Note: Photograph by Maurice Bonnel, showing "Au Vieux Bougnat", a Parisian establishment on rue de Sèvres, in a post-war context. The image reflects the daily life and atmosphere of traditional Parisian shops in the mid-twentieth century. Bonnel's work is part of a documentary approach to street scenes and the transformations of the urban landscape. This photography is of particular interest for the social and visual history of Paris. The large-format silver print enhances the quality of the image. The signature by the artist's daughter is an indirect authentication element, as distinct from an autograph signature by the author.