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50 Comical Street Photos From 1950s France By René Maltête

Published 6 years ago

During the 1950s and ’60s, street photography was just starting to take foot as an art form, and French photographer René Maltête gave it a push with his candid and humorous scenes.

In 1951, Maltête moved to Paris at the age of 21, and bought a Semflex 6×6 camera 3 years later in hopes of pursuing a serious photography career. His big break, however, came with a series of photos that were slightly less than serious. He became known for his ‘stumbled-upon’ scenes of street life that teemed with ironic humor, showing how the funniest things that happen in life are often just a matter of good timing.

Though René Maltête sadly passed away in 2000, his work continues to be published and praised. Have a look at some of his best shots below.

More info: René Maltête (h/t)

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1950s photography, 1960s photography, candid photos, french photography, ironic humor, photographie francaise, René Maltête, street photography, vintage photography, vintage photos
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