"At the Piscine Deligny, Paris 1976" 16x20 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
"At the Piscine Deligny, Paris 1976" 16x20 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton.
Shot in Paris in 1976, this iconic Helmut Newton photograph captures a moment of unapologetic elegance and erotic theater at the legendary Piscine Deligny—the floating swimming pool that once anchored Parisian leisure directly on the Seine.
Full Description:
Photographed at the Piscine Deligny, one of Paris’s most fashionable and exclusive gathering places of the era, the image unfolds as a densely layered social tableau. Fashionably dressed women pose with theatrical detachment amid sunbathers, onlookers, and swimmers, while bodies—both clothed and bare—intermingle across the narrow deck suspended above the river. Newton frames the scene with deliberate excess: glamour collides with exposure, control with abandon, fashion with flesh.
The Piscine Deligny was a magnet for artists, celebrities, and intellectuals throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and Newton returned to it repeatedly, recognizing its unique blend of voyeurism and cultural display. Years later, the pool would famously sink into the Seine, becoming a symbol of vanished Parisian decadence. Captured here by Helmut Newton, At the Piscine Deligny preserves that lost world—where fashion, sexuality, and public life merged effortlessly—transforming a fleeting social scene into enduring visual mythology.
Overview
Authentic vintage silver-gelatin print from Helmut Newton’s authorized collection, printed on 16×20 inch (40.6×50.8 cm) fiber-based paper with an image area of approximately 15×18.5 inches (38×47 cm).
These collector-scale works maintain the same darkroom precision and tonal richness as Newton’s exhibition editions while offering a more intimate presentation ideal for personal display or curated collections.
This size offers the perfect balance between exhibition-scale presence and collectible versatility, ideal for serious collectors and design-driven interiors alike.
Print Quality & Materials
Each work is hand-produced using the traditional darkroom silver-gelatin process — the gold standard of black-and-white fine-art printing.
- True continuous-tone fiber-based paper
- Archival chemistry for museum longevity
- Distinctive high-contrast Newton tonality
- Estate or collection provenance documentation included
Provenance & Background
Our gallery has represented Newton’s Private Property and related portfolios for over 18 years, serving an international clientele of collectors, curators, and design professionals since 2007. Every photograph is accompanied by full documentation verifying its authenticity and origin within the authorized Newton Collection.
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every artwork we sell. Each print is guaranteed authentic and as described, backed by a 30-day satisfaction return policy and our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Collectors have trusted us for nearly two decades — with more than 1,000 fine-art photographs placed in private and institutional collections worldwide.
Shipping & Handling
All artworks are packed in Airfloat Systems® archival boxes with Kevlar lining and corner protection.
- Ships fully insured via FedEx, UPS, or DHL Express
- Signature required upon delivery
- Worldwide shipping available
Framing options are available only when specified in the listing. Otherwise, prints are shipped unframed in their protective archival sleeves.
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery provided the artwork is returned in original condition and packaging. Refunds are issued promptly upon inspection.