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Modotti, Tina
(1896-1942)Storefront, Mexico City

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Storefront, Mexico City. 1930s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 13,2 x 8 cm (35,6 x 28 cm). Signed by the photographer in black ink in lower right corner, with the photographer's copyright stamp and annotations in blue crayon and pencil on the verso. Hinge mounted to mat.

Tina Modotti’s architectural studies from the late 1920s and early 1930s explore the geometric and structural essence of Mexico’s urban and industrial landscapes. Emphasizing clean lines, sharp contrasts, and the interplay of light and shadow, her photographs reveal the modernity and functionality of the built landscape. More than straightforward documentation, these images reflect Modotti’s awareness of architecture as both a social and economic force, shaping and mirroring the lives of those who inhabit it. – Some light pressure marks, black spots in the negative, signs of oxidation in shadow areas, otherwise in very good condition.