Selected Images by Lola Alvarez Bravo

Lola Alvarez Bravo: Ferrocarilles c. 1948/ later, Silver print, 6-11/16 x 12-3/16 in. (170 x 310 mm), unmounted. w2735.

Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Mujeres del mercado (Women of the Market) 1940's, Vintage silver print, 6-7/8 x 4-7/8 in. (175 x 124 mm), on original later mount with pencil signature in initials., Mounted and signed towards the end of his life by MAB. Provenance: Collection of Leo Matiz. w5101.

Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Still image for "The Pearl" 1945, Vintage silver print, 3 x 4 in. (76 x 102 mm), unmounted., Based on a novel by John Steinbeck, the film was directed by Emilio Fernandez, with cinematography by Gabriel Figueroa, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for the film in 1949. P-146 in negative. Pencil title of the film "La Perla" on reverse.With cracking in emulsion in several areas. w2682.

Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Still image for "The Pearl" 1945, Vintage silver print, 3 x 4 in. (76 x 102 mm), unmounted., Based on a novel by John Steinbeck, the film was directed by Emilio Fernandez, with cinematography by Gabriel Figueroa, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for the film in 1949. P-144 in negative. Pencil title of the film "La Perla" on reverse.With a round damaged area in upper right corner; some emulsion cracking in other areas. w2683.

Manuel Alvarez Bravo: (Child Crying) Still made for Bunuel's "Nazarin" 1958, Vintage silver print, 7-1/2 x 9-3/8 in. (191 x 238 mm), unmounted, inkstamp for the film and production company on reverse., The Bunuel film, with cinematography by Gabriel Figureroa and set images by Alvarez Bravo, was an attack on the Catholic Church which also contained a notable surrealistic dream sequence. w2681.