SALAS, Osvaldo. [Gregorio Fuentes; Ernest Hemingway].
Gregorio Fuentes: The Old Man and the Sea Signed Gelatin Print.
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SILVER GELATIN PRINT OF OSVALDO SALAS' FAMED PORTRAIT OF "THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA" Gregorio Fuentes; Signed by both Osvaldo Salas and Gregorio Fuentes
Silver gelatin print of Osvaldo Salas' famed portrait of Gregorio Fuentes, the inspiration behind Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea." Silver gelatin print, signed by Osvaldo Salas beneath the image with his credit, title, and negative date in ink, “Gregorio Fuentes: Old Man and the Sea 1977 Osvaldo Salas" and signed by Gregorio Fuentes, "Gregorio Fuentes Yo soy tu y tu es yo 1996." Fuentes was the fisherman and the first mate of the Pilar, the boat belonging to Ernest Hemingway. Printed by Osvaldo's son Roberto Salas with the Salas blindstamp lower left. In fine condition. Matted and framed. The image measures 16.5 inches by 12 inches. The entire piece measures 25 inches by 21 inches. A unique piece signed by both.
Osvaldo Salas, a notable Cuban photographer renowned for his documentation of Cuban societal dynamics, particularly excelled in portraiture, capturing significant personalities such as Gregorio Fuentes. Fuentes, recognized as the inspiration behind Ernest Hemingway's protagonist Santiago in "The Old Man and the Sea," symbolizes the stoicism and fortitude inherent in Cuba's maritime heritage. Salas's silver gelatin photograph of Fuentes likely portrays him in a manner reminiscent of Santiago, embodying the rugged resilience characteristic of Cuban fishermen. This depiction serves as a visual homage not only to Fuentes but also to Hemingway, emphasizing their shared connection to the sea and the enduring themes of struggle and perseverance prevalent in their narratives. Through Salas's lens, Fuentes emerges as a representative figure, emblematic of the enduring spirit of Cuba's coastal communities and their profound influence on literary and artistic expression.
Gregorio Fuentes: The Old Man and the Sea Signed Gelatin Print.
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