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What is Henri Cartier-Bresson known for?
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Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French photographer who focused on real-life situations and images, helping establish photojournalism as an art form. He was a pioneer in this realm and was very adept at capturing the moment. He covered many of the world’s biggest events in his lifetime, including the Spanish Civil War to the French uprisings of 1968. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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La Defense, Paris, France, 1972 - Henri Cartier-Bresson (Black and White)
By Henri Cartier-Bresson
Located in London, GB
La Defense, Paris, France, 1972 - Henri Cartier-Bresson (Black and White)
Signed and stamped with photographer's blind stamp
Silver gelatin print, printed 1980s
11 x 14 inches
Henri...
Category
1970s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Swimmers
By Henri Cartier-Bresson
Located in Greenwich, CT
This photogravure was taken by the famous Henri Cartier-Bresson. He is long considered one of the greatest photographers of people and done in such a way that his images speak over ...
Category
1930s Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure
Les Européens Photographies - Photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson - 1955
By Henri Cartier-Bresson
Located in Roma, IT
Volume including a selection of 114 black and white photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson from 1950 to 1955. Original boards illustrated after a design by Joan Mirò. First Edition. Ve...
Category
1950s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
Henri Cartier-Bresson -- Barrio Chino, Barcelona
By Henri Cartier-Bresson
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Barrio Chino, Barcelona, 1933
This example was printed later
Signed in ink lower right
Edition 65/75 in lower left
Image: 35.7 x 23.6 cm
Sheet: 56 x 37.8 cm
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Category
1990s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
Siphnos, Greece
By Henri Cartier-Bresson
Located in Tulsa, OK
Signed in ink with artist's embossed stamp on recto
Category
Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Omaha Beach, US Cemetery, Normandy, France
By Henri Cartier-Bresson
Located in Tulsa, OK
Signed in ink on recto margin
Category
Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
