1926
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Satiric Dancer is a 1926 photographic by André Kertész, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
André Kertész took this playful photo in Paris in 1926. He shot Hungarian dancer Magda Forstner posing on a studio sofa. The scene captures their easy friendship and shared love of modern art. Forstner’s pose copies a nearby sculpture, adding a teasing twist. The friendship between dancer and photographer shines through the shot. Look up this artist next: Kertész, André
In 1926, André Kertész, who had relocated from Hungary to Paris, captured a photograph of the Hungarian cabaret dancer Magda Forstner in the studio of sculptor István Beöthy, also Hungarian. The image reflects the warm camaraderie between Forstner and Kertész, as well as their shared appreciation for the modern art scene. Forstner’s rhythmic pose is deliberately framed by the sofa, while her playful stance echoes the form of the sculpture.
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André Kertész, born Andor Kertész, was a Hungarian-born photographer known for his groundbreaking contributions to photographic composition and the photo essay.
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