Chromogenic print Cm 50.8 x 33.7 Signed in ink on verso 1985 ca. Perfect condition Provenance: Purchased from the artist in the 1980s Acquired by the current owner at Sotheby's
This 1980s photograph by William Eggleston captures a man with a cigarette in a spontaneous yet meticulously composed pose. A pioneer of color photography, Eggleston is known for his masterful use of natural light and saturated colors. In the 1980s, his style became even more refined, combining a cinematic aesthetic with a documentary approach that transforms everyday scenes into images with a strong visual and emotional impact.