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Christer StrömholmThe Boys, Montreuil – Paris 1962: Christer Strömholm’s Most Iconic Photograph2018
2018
$14,999.47
£11,115.55
€12,500
CA$20,499.88
A$22,315.79
CHF 11,845.23
MX$268,507.02
NOK 150,095.20
SEK 137,529.62
DKK 95,216.23
About the Item
Among Christer Strömholm’s most iconic images is Pojkarna, taken in the Paris suburb of Montreuil in 1962. Two small boys, one curious and leaning in, the other solemn and proud, meet the photographer’s gaze. Their scuffed faces, satchels in hand, and sturdy stance suggest a playful independence — but there is also a sense of quiet seriousness that gives the image its enduring psychological depth.
Strömholm, known for his intimate black-and-white portraits and pioneering street photography, had a remarkable sensitivity for portraying children. These portraits often reflect a sense of solitude and resilience, resonating with the artist’s own unsettled childhood. In Pojkarna, we see not just a moment of street life, but a universal image of childhood — raw, unsentimental, and deeply human.
The photograph has since become one of Strömholm’s most celebrated works, emblematic of his ability to capture fleeting moments with timeless intensity.
Pojkarna (The Boys), Montreuil, Paris, 1962
Stamp signed, photograph by Christer Strömholm Estate and numbered 5/50, edition 2016,
fine art print, printed in 2018, produced at Ilford Gallery RC paper ,
image area 34.5 x 24.5 cm, leaf size 49.5 x 39.5 cm.
frame included in the price.
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