Couple fâché au bal des Quatre-Saisons, rue de Lappe, Paris, 1932, 1932-3
Brassaï (1899–1984) was a Hungarian-French photographer known for his evocative images of Parisian nightlife. Born Gyula Halász in Brașov, Transylvania, he moved to Paris in 1924, adopting his pseudonym as a tribute to his hometown. His iconic 1933 photobook Paris de Nuit established him as a master of night photography, capturing the city’s underbelly with poetic intensity. Beyond his atmospheric street scenes, Brassaï photographed cultural icons like Picasso and Dalí, fostering a deep artistic connection with the Parisian avant-garde. His work, spanning photography, sculpture, and writing, remains a vital reflection of 20th-century urban life.