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Henri Cartier-Bresson — Construction of the Beijing University swimming pool by students
Henri Cartier-Bresson

Construction of the Beijing University swimming pool by students

Henri Cartier-Bresson's gelatin silver print documents the 'Construction of the Beijing University swimming pool by students,' capturing a moment of collective human effort. The photograph exemplifies Cartier-Bresson's commitment to humanist photography and his ability to find decisive moments in everyday life.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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May 19, 2023

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Henri Cartier-Bresson, Construction of the Beijing University swimming pool by students

Henri Cartier-Bresson's gelatin silver print documents the 'Construction of the Beijing University swimming pool by students,' capturing a moment of collective human effort. The photograph exemplifies Cartier-Bresson's commitment to humanist photography and his ability to find decisive moments in everyday life.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Human Activity, Photography, French, 20th Century, Documentary, Gelatin Silver Print, Social Commentary, Architecture, Candid, Black and White

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