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Lucien Clergue Vintage Prints at Throckmorton Fine Art, New York

exhibition · 2026-10-02

Throckmorton Fine Art showcases 45 vintage gelatin silver prints by Lucien Clergue (1934–2014) in the exhibition titled Lucien Clergue: A Life Through the Lens. This display will be available from October 1, 2026, until January 16, 2027. The prints, derived from Clergue's estate-era works, were created shortly after their negatives were developed, capturing the immediacy of his striking chiaroscuro and rich tonal variety. Featured are pieces from his renowned Nus de la mer series, along with evocative studies of the Camargue marshes, bullfighting scenes, and surrealist art. Originating from Arles, Clergue played a pivotal role in the development of modern European figurative photography, with his works reflecting a sensual, serene, and timeless quality reminiscent of the Mediterranean.

Key facts

  • Throckmorton Fine Art presents Lucien Clergue: A Life Through the Lens.
  • The exhibition features 45 vintage gelatin silver prints by Lucien Clergue (1934–2014).
  • On view October 1, 2026, through January 16, 2027.
  • Works include the Nus de la mer (Nudes in the Sea) series, Camargue marsh studies, bullfighting motifs, and surrealist compositions.
  • Prints were made soon after the negatives were exposed.
  • Clergue's images are noted for high-contrast chiaroscuro and rich, tactile tones.
  • Clergue was born in Arles.
  • The show marks the emergence of modern European figurative photography.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Throckmorton Fine Art

Locations

  • Arles
  • France
  • Camargue
  • New York

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