The Crystal Ball

1931
(French, 1894–1986)
Image: 23.7 x 30 cm (9 5/16 x 11 13/16 in.); Paper: 24.2 x 30 cm (9 1/2 x 11 13/16 in.)
Photograph by Jacques Henri Lartigue © Ministère de la Culture - France / AAJHL
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Location: not on view

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Holding this symbol of divination and future sight is Reneé Perle, Lartigue’s lover and muse from 1930-32. Through reflection, the ball makes visible some of the elements that were behind the camera.
The Crystal Ball

The Crystal Ball

1931

Jacques-Henri Lartigue

(French, 1894–1986)
France, 20th century

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