Voluptueuse Wanda, foire du Trône, 1953
Robert Doisneau (1912–1994) was a French photographer renowned for his charming and candid images of everyday life in post-war Paris. A pioneer of humanist photography, Doisneau captured the resilience and joy of ordinary people, transforming fleeting moments into poetic visual narratives. His iconic photograph Le Baiser de l'hôtel de ville ("The Kiss by the City Hall") epitomizes his talent for capturing tenderness and spontaneity. Working for publications such as Life and Réalités, Doisneau created a body of work that remains a timeless testament to the beauty of human connection.