
Civil Rights Demonstration, Washington, D.C.
A powerful gelatin silver print by Henri Cartier-Bresson capturing the energy and conviction of the Civil Rights Movement during a demonstration in Washington, D.C. With his signature mastery of the "decisive moment," Cartier-Bresson documents the gathering with a sharp eye for human emotion, collective purpose, and social tension. The photograph stands as both a historical record and a work of artistic integrity, reflecting the photographer's lifelong commitment to bearing witness to pivotal moments in human history.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
April 9, 2018
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