CarnivalMarcel Gautherot · 1960
Documentary Photography
1960
Instituto Moreira Salles
Marcel Gautherot (1910 – 1996)
Marcel Gautherot (1910-1996) was a French photographer renowned for documenting Brazil's architecture, landscapes & people—especially the construction of Brasília. Explore his modernist vision and iconic images.
Instituto Moreira Salles (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
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About this artwork
- Title: Carnival
- Artist: Marcel Gautherot
- Year: 1960
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Instituto Moreira Salles
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: vintage photograph, “colorful attire”, brazilian carnival
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
Questions & Answers
Which artistic current is "Carnival" by Marcel Gautherot part of?
"Carnival" by Marcel Gautherot belongs to the Documentary Photography movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
Where does "Carnival" sit within Marcel Gautherot's body of work?
"Carnival" shares with Marcel Gautherot's other works its Documentary Photography style and the recorded themes: brasilia documentation, social landscapes, brazil's modernization, documentary realism, social observation, mid-century trends, brazilian identity, community spirit.
In which year and which movement was "Carnival" made?
"Carnival" was made in 1960, within the Documentary Photography movement.