Artist Index: Fontana, Franco

"Argine". 1974. Vintage chromogenic color print on Kodak paper. 14,3 x 21,5 cm (17,4 x 24 cm). Titled by the photographer in ink in margin, lower left; photographer's label on the verso.

Franco Fontana's photographic practice is characterized by his mastery of color, abstraction, and minimalism. His vibrant and abstract compositions often reduce scenes and subjects to their essential forms and colors, creating visually striking and contemplative images. Fontana's innovative approach to color photography has earned him recognition as a pioneering figure in the field, known for his distinctive and influential work. – Creases in margin in lower left, minimal surface scratches, more visible at an angle, otherwise in very good condition.

Zürich. 1981. Dye transfer print. 50,5 x 33,8 cm (57,5 x 48,8 cm). Unsigned, printer's stamp on the verso.

In near excellent condition.

Landscape. 1982/printed 1994. Cibachrome print. 30,5 x 45,5 cm. Signed and dated by the photographer in ink in lower right; annotated in ink on the verso, mounted along upper edge in mat.

In very good condition.

Zürich. 1981. Dye transfer print. 50,5 x 33,8 cm (57,5 x 48,8 cm). Signed, titled and editioned12/15 by the photographer in black ink and photographer's blindstamp in lower margin.

In near excellent condition.

Los Angeles. 1979/printed early 1990s. Dye transfer print. 33,5 x 51 cm (47 x 54 cm).

A few creases in upper left/right corner in margin, otherwise in excellent condition.

Lit.: Giorgio Cortenova. Frano Fontana: mostra antologica. Milan 2004, ill. p. 86.

New York. 1979/printed early 1990s. Dye transfer print. 51,1 x 34 cm (57 x 46,2 cm).

Small crease in lower right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Landscape, Basilicata, Italy. 1975/printed early 1990s. Dye transfer print. 33,5 x 50 cm (47 x 55 cm).

In excellent condition.

Zürich. 1981. Dye transfer print. 50,5 x 33,8 cm (57,5 x 48,8 cm). Signed, titled and editioned 10/15 by the photographer in back ink and photographer's blindstamp in lower margin.

Two light handling creases in upper right, otherwise in very good condition.

Seascape. 1975/printed early 1990s. Dye transfer print. 50,5 x 33,8 cm (57,7 x 48,5 cm).

In excellent condition.

Landscape. 1985/printed early 1990s. Dye transfer print. 33,5 x 50,5 cm (48 x 57,7 cm).

In excellent condition.

Praga. 1967/printed early 1990s. Dye transfer print. 50 x 34 cm (59 x 49 cm).


– Two small pressure points in mid area, otherwise in near excellent condition.

Seascape. 1976. Vintage chromogenic color print on Kodak paper. 20 x 29,5 cm. Signed and dated by the photographer in black felt-tip pen and photographer's label on the verso, mounted to card (minimal foxing) and signed and dated by the photographer in black ink below image on the mount.

Slight buckling from glue, otherwise in very good condition.