Brassaï, Fireworks Over Paris from Verve Vol. I No. 1, 1937, Photogravure, Framed

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Original heliogravure by Brassaï, published in Verve Vol. I No. 1 (December 1937), Éditions Verve, Paris.

This night scene, capturing … Read more Original heliogravure by Brassaï, published in Verve Vol. I No. 1 (December 1937), Éditions Verve, Paris.

This night scene, capturing an explosion of fireworks in a mysterious urban setting, embodies the surreal poetic intensity for which Brassaï is internationally celebrated. The bursts of light and smoke emerge from the darkness like ghosts, framed by the silhouette of an anonymous figure—a moment suspended between spectacle and enigma. Brassaï, born Gyula Halász, was one of the most iconic photographers of the 20th century.

Closely linked to the Parisian avant-garde, he was admired by figures such as Picasso and the Surrealists. His contribution to Verve—a revolutionary publication founded by Tériade and printed at Mourlot Frères—demonstrates the rare ability to merge documentary precision with symbolic and emotional depth.

This is an original plate from the deluxe first edition of Verve, one of the most ambitious art publications of the 20th century, featuring contributions by Matisse, Miró, Bonnard, and Cartier-Bresson. The piece is framed in black lacquered wood with museum-quality matting.

Frame shown is an example only—custom archival framing will be completed upon order. Mat proportions may vary slightly.

Artist: Brassaï Title: Fireworks, Paris at Night (from Verve Vol. I No. 1) Medium: Heliogravure on wove paper Date: 1937 Printer: Mourlot Frères, Paris Publisher: Éditions Verve Edition: First edition, as issued Signature: Unsigned, as issued Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Frame: Black lacquered wood (example shown; custom framing on order) Dimensions (framed): 36 cm width × 43 cm height × 3.5 cm depth Ships professionally packed with certificate of authenticity. International shipping available. An iconic image of Parisian nocturnes by a master of the lens. 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



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