A striking black-and-white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson capturing the lively atmosphere of Mardi Gras celebrations in Tarascon, a town in the Bouches-du-Rhône region of southern France. The gelatin silver print, produced later from the original negative, exemplifies Cartier-Bresson's masterful eye for the "decisive moment," freezing a fleeting instance of festivity and human expression. The image reflects his signature documentary style, blending spontaneity with precise compositional balance.