Le Baiser de l’Hotel de Ville, Paris [1950]
Robert Doisneau’s “Le Baiser de l’Hotel de Ville, Paris, 1950″ captures the eternity of a passionate kiss that transcends time and locale. A photojournalist, Doisneau documented the French Resistance, shooting iconic images of Paris’ Occupation and Liberation and after the war was known for realistically portraying the everyday lives of ordinary people. A contributor to prominent magazines, including Life and Vogue, Doisneau provided images of hope after the dark days of World War II.
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Photographer: Robert Doisneau
Source: curatorial.org
