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Yousuf Karsh
Martha Graham, 1948 - Yousuf Karsh (Portrait Photography)

1948

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John F. Kennedy, 1960 - Yousuf Karsh (Portrait Photography) Signed on mount Silver gelatin print mounted on card, printed by the artist of under his direct supervision 19 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches Provenance: Estate of Yousuf Karsh, Museum of Fine Arts Boston Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002) was one of the most significant portrait photographers of the twentieth century. His portraits are easily recognisable for their bold use of studio lighting and closely cropped composition. Karsh’s photographs of the best-known politicians and cultural figures of the day have become their most enduring portraits.
  • Creator:
    Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002, Canadian)
  • Creation Year:
    1948
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881271463

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