Étienne Bertrand WEILL (1919-2001) - Lot 233

Étienne Bertrand WEILL (1919-2001) Le Mime Marceau, circa 1940 Vintage silver print, author's stamp on back 23 x 17.5 cm Note: Photograph of Mime Marceau, an emblematic figure of twentieth-century mime art, whose character Bip had a profound impact on the international scene. This image bears witness to the beginnings or early years of the artist's career, in a context still marked by the tradition of live performance. Produced by Étienne Bertrand Weill, a photographer renowned for his portraits and reportage work, this photograph takes a sensitive approach to the subject, highlighting the expressiveness and gestures characteristic of the art of mime. The vintage silver print, accompanied by the author's stamp on the back, is an essential element of authenticity and reinforces the documentary and collector value of this work.