
Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal
A masterful gelatin silver print by Henri Cartier-Bresson capturing the ornate Gothic-Manueline architecture of the iconic Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal. With his signature intuitive eye, Cartier-Bresson frames the scene with a poetic balance of light, shadow, and human presence, transforming the historic landmark into a study of timeless geometry and fleeting life. The later print exemplifies his enduring legacy as a founder of modern photojournalism and a supreme master of the decisive moment.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Eye of the Century
December 12, 2017
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