George S. Zimbel – Paris
Young Man & Woman, Paris 1952 ©George S. Zimbel
I think Paris has the most beautiful light for a city and I think George might agree on that with me. In 1952, George S. Zimbel did an extended series on Paris and the nuances of daily life.
I have the privilege of having a print of the shot above, Young Man & Woman, Paris 1952 in my living room.
Seeing the print on screen is one thing but the printed version is a whole other thing. The paper, Agfa I believe, is a wonderful texture and the way George manipulates it makes for an incredibly fine print.
I’ve selected a few images from this series below but have a look at George’s website for a full experience of Paris 1952.
Reader in the Metro, Paris 1952 ©George S. Zimbel
Zizi L'Escale, Paris 1952 ©George S. Zimbel
About Aislinn
Aislinn Leggett is a Montreal-based visual artist. You can learn more about her work on her website and on her personal blog. You can also follow her Twitter @aislinnleggett and on Facebook.
