AGÉLOU (Jean). - Lot 9

AGÉLOU (Jean). Jean Agélou: From Academic Art to Glamour Photography. Text by Christian Bourdon. Collections of Christian Bourdon and Jean-Pierre Bourgeron. Begnins, Marval, 2003. In-4, publisher’s cardboard binding with illustrated dust jacket. A major monograph devoted to Jean Agélou (1878–1921), one of the leading figures in Belle Époque art photography. Long remaining anonymous, the photographer produced thousands of images for illustrated magazines, postcards, and art publications, helping to shift nude photography from academicism toward a freer and more modern aesthetic. Based on the remarkable collections of Christian Bourdon and Jean-Pierre Bourgeron, this book traces his career, his editorial work, his models—notably the famous Fernande—as well as his influence on early 20th-century French erotic iconography. Richly illustrated with reproductions of original photographs, magazine covers, postcards, and archival documents, accompanied by a comprehensive historical study. Condition: very good copy; dust jacket shows slight signs of wear.