Chair with French Horn 1927

"Chair with French Horn" is a 1927 photograph by renowned Hungarian-American photographer Andre Kertesz. This still life captures a simple French horn resting on a chair with a woven seat. The stark black and white tones and dramatic shadows highlight the contrasting textures of the smooth horn and the textured chair seat. Kertesz's signature use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, transforming an everyday object into a compelling subject. The photograph is a testament to Kertesz's ability to find beauty in the ordinary and his mastery of the photographic medium.