Willy ronis

When describing photojournalism, the words “joyful” and “lovely” don’t often come to mind. Most photojournalistic fare depicts human suffering, and the images are often more provocative than they are beautiful. Even the more poetic works of photojournalism are often tinged with tragedy, strengthening the notion that seriousness makes an image more real. Today’s photographer, Willy […]

Photographer unknown The last of the great French mid-century photographers has died. Willy Ronis, who had been on dialysis and in a wheelchair for some time, entered a Paris hospital several days ago. Stephane Ledoux, head of Eyedea Presse, owner...

Toutes Belles ~ Willy Ronis ~ Régine Deforges

Willy Ronis. Rue Vilin staircase, 1947

Willy Ronis Self-portrait, Paris 1929

“ one of the emblematic images by this lover of paris who excelled at capturing fleeting moments brimful of emotion. here the two lovers look from the bastille column over the sweeping panorama of the...

From Forum Auctions, Willy Ronis, Nauplie, Greece (1980), Gelatin silver print