Art & culture
Jacques Prévert alone in the Photomaton
Distinguish the individual strip from the portrait of two brothers.
The museum catalogue gives Jacques Prévert’s individual portrait its own record.
The individual object
The Centre Pompidou lists a gelatin silver print dated around 1929, measuring 20.2 × 3.8 cm, with reference AM 2003-288 (5). The maker is recorded as PHOTOMATON. It belongs to the group Le groupe surréaliste rather than being described as an isolated contemporary studio photograph.
Evidence: Collection record
Use the right reference
A separate entry identifies Pierre and Jacques Prévert together. Keep those records distinct when captioning or discussing an image: a familiar surname is not enough to identify the particular object. Compare the linked records before repeating a caption from an unreferenced repost.
Sources & further reading
Sources for the specific facts and product descriptions above. Our worked examples, interpretations and practical suggestions are original editorial guidance.
- Centre Pompidou — Jacques Prévert, photomaton portrait (circa 1929)Collection record