
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia
A hauntingly evocative gelatin silver print by Henri Cartier-Bresson captures the streets of Sarajevo with his signature mastery of the decisive moment, revealing the quiet rhythms of everyday life in Yugoslavia. The photograph's rich tonal contrasts and sharp compositional precision draw the viewer into an intimate yet universal human experience, characteristic of Cartier-Bresson's documentary vision. Printed later from the original negative, this work exemplifies the enduring power of his photographic legacy and his ability to transform fleeting instants into timeless images.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Eye of the Century
December 12, 2017
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