Photographies (French photography magazine). Number 40, April 1992. Robert Doisneau, Emmet Gowin, et al.

Photographers: Robert Doisneau, including cover; Luigi Ghirri; Claude Simon; Emmet Gowin; H. Bechard; Bonfils; Kenneth Jarecke, et al. Very good with a few crimps and bar code label on cover. In French.  Summary:

ssue Number 40 (April 1992) of the French fine-art publication Photographies is heavily anchored in celebration, documentary realism, and the preservation of classic European and mid-century aesthetics.

This issue features a highly publicized milestone celebration on its cover, balanced by portfolios from contemporary international masters and historical retrospectives.

Key Editorial & Artist Features

• Robert Doisneau's 80th Birthday Tribute: A major focal point of the issue, featuring French actress Sabine Azéma celebrating the milestone birthday of the legendary French humanist photographer.

• Luigi Ghirri: A retrospective look or tribute honoring the influential Italian photographer, known for his deadpan, pastel-toned color landscapes.

• Emmet Gowin: A feature on the acclaimed American photographer, exploring his deeply intimate family portraits and his sweeping, abstract aerial landscapes.

• Jean-Pierre Favreau: A showcase of Favreau's evocative street photography, which captures fleeting moments, human solitude, and geometric harmony.

• Kenneth Jarecke: A look at the raw, high-impact photojournalism of the American documentary photographer.

• Marcel Bovis & Historical Masters: An exploration of classic composition and form featuring the mid-century work of Marcel Bovis, alongside historical nineteenth-century imagery.

• Claude Simon: A portfolio displaying the photographic work of the Nobel Prize-winning French novelist.