Herbert List, Film Still from Senso, 1954, Photograph

Details

Description

Herbert List – Film Still “Senso” (1954) – Vintage Print A dramatic and elegant film still captured by Herbert List … Read more Herbert List – Film Still “Senso” (1954) – Vintage Print A dramatic and elegant film still captured by Herbert List from the 1954 historical romance Senso, directed by Luchino Visconti, after a novel by Camillo Boito. The image shows leading actors, Alida Valli and Sergio Fantoni, in opulent period costumes during a grand ballroom scene, immersed in tension and intimacy. List’s signature mastery of light, composition, and classical aesthetic sensibility is evident, turning a cinematic moment into a timeless visual narrative. Film Still " Senso ", Italy 1954, directed by Luchino Visconti, based on a novel by Camillo Boito. Scene: Alida Valli and Sergio Fantoni. The photo is taken by photographer Herbert List. Black and White photograph. about Herbert List (1903–1975) Herbert List was a German photographer whose elegant compositions combined classical aesthetics with surrealism and modernism. Originally trained as a merchant, he turned to photography in the 1930s. He worked for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Life, and became a member of Magnum Photos. His black-and-white imagery often explored male beauty, mythological themes, and Mediterranean light, balancing documentary realism with poetic vision. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution See less