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Tauromachies I
1965 · Portfolio of photographs
Museum of Modern Art
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Lucien Clergue
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Institutional Exhibitions
23
Works in Collection
48
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Word and Image: Posters and Typography from the Graphic Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art, 1879�1967
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1968
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The Photographic Poster
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1964
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Diogenes with a Camera V
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1961
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30th Anniversary Special Installation - Towards the "New" Museum
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1959
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Photographs from the Museum Collection
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1958–1959
About
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Lucien Clergue was a French photographer and filmmaker known for his formal nude studies and landscape photography, often shot in black and white with an emphasis on sculptural form and abstraction. Working from the 1950s onward, he developed a practice that treated the human body and natural terrain as interrelated geometric subjects. His work bridged documentary photography and fine art, exploring the material properties of light and shadow across varied subjects including the Mediterranean coast and the female form.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 25d ago
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Museum of Modern Art
New York, US
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| Work | Auction House | Date | Estimate | Hammer Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artsy | Mar 2026 | $2,500 – $3,500 | Unsold | |
| Artsy | Mar 2026 | $2,500 – $3,500 | Unsold |
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