Rome’s Museo del Genio hosts a comprehensive exhibition dedicated to Robert Doisneau, the French master of the “snapshot”, featuring more than 140 original prints.
Doisneau (1912-1994) was a pioneer of French humanist photography, renowned for his evocative and often humorous depictions of everyday Parisian life.
During a career spanning over half a century, he successfully blended the roles of photojournalist and street poet, creating an indelible visual record of the French spirit.
The Rome retrospective spans Doisneau’s career from the 1930s through to his later works.
The display includes his most celebrated masterpiece, Le baiser de l’Hôtel de Ville, alongside other well known works such as Un chien à roulettes.
The exhibition also showcases intimate portraits of 20th-century cultural giants, including Pablo Picasso and Brigitte Bardot, captured with Doisneau’s characteristic lack of pretension.
For exhibition details including tickets see the official website.