Frank Horvat Italian, 1928–2020

Little girl, Saint Michel, Paris, 1956.
Series: Photojournalism
Gelatin Silver Print. Printed in 2025.
Image: 20 x 30 cm / 7 7/8 x 11 3/4 in / Paper: 30 x 40 cm / 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in
Frank Horvat Estate dry stamp, signed and authenticated by Fiammeta Horvat with title and edition number in pencil on verso

Step into the heart of 1950s Paris with this evocative photograph by Frank Horvat: "Little girl, Saint Michel, Paris, 1956."

Horvat’s lens captures a fleeting moment on the steps of Saint Michel, where a young girl stands poised between childhood innocence and the bustling world of adults. The dramatic perspective, iconic Parisian architecture, and timeless streetlamp draw you into a city alive with stories. Every detail-the girl’s bow, the men in conversation, the play of light and shadow-invites you to imagine the narrative unfolding beyond the frame.

Printed in 2025 as a rare gelatin silver print and authenticated by the Horvat Estate, this edition is limited to just five copies. It’s more than a photograph-it’s a portal to Parisian history and the poetic vision of one of the great masters of street photography.