Herve Guibert Appraisal

Untitled (D'Angilo, 1989) by Hervé Guibert

This item is a black and white silver photographic print created in 1989 by the French writer and photographer Hervé Guibert. The image exhibits a high degree of abstraction and soft-focus, appearing almost like an X-ray or a ghost-like impression of an interior space. The composition is monochromatic, utilizing a range of charcoal grays, deep blacks, and luminous whites. It features vertical and horizontal architectural lines that suggest a window frame or a shelving unit, though the shapes are blurred and ethereal. The atmospheric quality is characteristic of Guibert's intimate, often melancholic style. The print is mounted on a clean, white gallery wall with small, printed wall text to the left indicating the title and date. The condition appears to be pristine, typical of a professional museum display, with even tones and no visible physical damage like foxing or tears. This piece is part of a series involving close friends and personal environments in Paris during the late 20th century, specifically the late 1980s. The craftsmanship is evident in the control of light and shadow, leaning into the vulnerability and transience of the subject matter.