Robert Doisneau Printemps Girl with Ball 1947 Photography Print

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For Robert Doisneau Printemps Girl with Ball 1947 Photography Print, the portrait photography print and black and white palette create a clear focal point for office displays. Pair it with photographs that share a subject, era, or tonal range for a consistent gallery arrangement.

Palette: Black and White
Best placed: Office
Orientation: Portrait
Formats: Printed Poster / Digital Download
Physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
Printed price from: $14.98
Digital price from: $7.99

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A young girl holds a leather ball while standing before two French policemen in this candid 1947 black and white street photograph by Robert Doisneau.

Ideal for: hallways, bedrooms and gallery walls. Unframed 200 GSM matte print (8×10″–24×36″) or high-resolution digital download.

SKU MF-I3ZXMEL4KR

CategoriesFine Art Photography Prints, Photography Prints, Robert Doisneau Prints, Travel Posters, Vintage Photography Prints

Tags 1940s, black and white, cityscape, french, photography

Brand: MerchFuse

Captured in the spring of 1947, Robert Doisneau’s lens found a moment of quiet defiance on a Parisian street. This print showcases his signature humanist style, framing a young girl clutching a ball as she stands her ground before the watchful eyes of two gendarmes. The high-contrast black and white composition emphasizes the textures of the street and the stern uniforms against the soft, sunlit innocence of the child.

About Robert Doisneau

Robert Doisneau (1912–1994) photographed everyday life in Paris with humour and warmth. His work is a cornerstone of French humanist photography. Travel posters turn a destination into a single, memorable image. The original image dates from 1947. Fine art photography values the photographer’s vision as much as the subject in front of the lens.

Styling this Robert Doisneau photograph

The black-and-white colour scheme gives this Robert Doisneau photograph a clear, confident presence. “Printemps Girl with Ball” works as a 24×36″ statement piece above a console, or at 12×18″ to 16×20″ in a hallway or gallery wall. Because “Printemps Girl with Ball” is black and white, it pairs with any colour scheme; a slim black frame and a wide mat complete the look.

At a glance

Type: Robert Doisneau photograph
Photographer: Robert Doisneau
Year: 1947
Style: Travel posters, Vintage photography
Colours: black-and-white
Orientation: portrait
Collections: Travel Posters, Fine Art Photography Prints, Robert Doisneau Prints