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Joie de vivre

Photographer Sabine Weiss died this week:

Pioneering photographer Sabine Weiss, who was the last surviving member of France's celebrated humanist school, has died aged 97 at her home in Paris. Although she had stopped taking pictures, Weiss was actively involved in her archive until her death.

Born in Switzerland, she learned her art in Geneva, moving to Paris after World War Two. She became renowned particularly for her images on the streets of Paris, and for 70 years remained at the heart of French photography.

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Man running

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Amoureux et Femme Lisant, 1985

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Enfants jouant au cheval, 1954

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Cheval, 1952

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Homme de Nuit Illumant sa Cigarette, Paris 1950

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2 femmes et chien, 1954

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Garçons sur Planche à Routlettes, 1952

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Clochard, Le Baroud Poussé par son ami. 1955

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Amoureux bois de Boulogne, 1952

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Olhao, Portugal

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New York, 1955

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Courses à Auteuil, Paris 1952

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Homme, Coin de Rue Tentes, 1950

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Coquet, Place Blanche, Paris, 1953
[Photos: Sabine Weiss]

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  1. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Absolutely superb. You could imagine each image as an impeccably staged theatrical composition – I really can’t imagine how alert, skilled and disciplined someone would have to be to be able to be aware of and capture shots like these spontaneously.

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