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Don McCullin — Shell-shocked US Marine, The Battle of Hue
Don McCullin

Shell-shocked US Marine, The Battle of Hue

Don McCullin's Shell-shocked US Marine, The Battle of Hue is a powerful gelatin silver print documenting the human toll of the Vietnam War. Printed later from the original negative, the photograph captures the psychological devastation of combat with unflinching realism. McCullin's work is renowned for its unforgettable documentation of conflict and human suffering.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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May 16, 2019

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Don McCullin, Shell-shocked US Marine, The Battle of Hue

Don McCullin's Shell-shocked US Marine, The Battle of Hue is a powerful gelatin silver print documenting the human toll of the Vietnam War. Printed later from the original negative, the photograph captures the psychological devastation of combat with unflinching realism. McCullin's work is renowned for its unforgettable documentation of conflict and human suffering.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Political, Documentary, Somber, Gelatin Silver Print, War Photography, Portrait, British, Photojournalism, Black and White, Contemporary

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