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the black and white photograph depicts a scene in what appears to be a 1970sera hotel room.  a man in a suit sits at a dark wood desk, seemingly working or taking a phone call.  a naked woman stands silently against a wall behind him. a third individual, dressed in dark clothing, is seated in a chair observing the scene.  the overall atmosphere is quiet and somewhat tense. the image has a stark, almost cinematic quality, suggesting a performance or staged event, rather than a candid shot. the contrasting figures and their contrasting postures create visual tension. the setting, complete with curtains and a table lamp, adds to the somewhat formal and controlled atmosphere.

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Source: Presidential Suite, Grand Hotel, Berlin by Helmut Newton on artnet

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Created by: Val (@fishlove)

Parent collection: Helmut Newton (1920 - 2004)

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Created at: 2024-12-07T02:31:01.431Z

Updated at: 2025-03-15T00:17:20.616Z


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What is in the image: the black and white photograph depicts a scene in what appears to be a 1970sera hotel room. a man in a suit sits at a dark wood desk, seemingly working or taking a phone call. a naked woman stands silently against a wall behind him. a third individual, dressed in dark clothing, is seated in a chair observing the scene. the overall atmosphere is quiet and somewhat tense. the image has a stark, almost cinematic quality, suggesting a performance or staged event, rather than a candid shot. the contrasting figures and their contrasting postures create visual tension. the setting, complete with curtains and a table lamp, adds to the somewhat formal and controlled atmosphere.

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