The latest exhibition to open at London's Michael Hoppen Gallery explores a 'snapshot' world of Jacques-Henri Lartigue (1894-1986), as seen through the eyes of author William Boyd. Lartigue took his first photograph in 1900 at the age of six, and thanks to a privileged upbringing – his father was a banker, and the family were part of the French bourgeoisie – the photographer had access to the lives of the pre-war upper classes.
The show will feature some of Lartigue's best-loved work, with many of the photographs portraying his muses, Bibi, Rene Perle and Chou Valton, as well as his wife, Florette.
