Photographer: Henri Cartier-Bresson (French 1908 - 2004) - Internationally renowned photographic artist - widely considered the "father" of modern photojournalism.
Subject: Shanghai, 1949. Two white Russians refugees stand on the corner of Jaffilou and Mercierlou ( avenue Joffre and avenue Vardinal Mercier) discussing the situation after the communists have taken over the city.
Date Of Negative: circa 1949
Type Of Print: Beautiful large format vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure (made from original negative/print).
Date Of Print: 1952 (65+ year old print)
Printmaker/Engraver: Draeger Fréres of Paris, France, the esteemed engraving house who at various times printed the work of Picasso, Matisse and numerous other historically significant 20th century artists.
Original Issue: Bound sheet fed photogravure photography compilation
Paper: Medium weight, matte finish
Print Origin: France
Approximate Image Size Inches: 13.25 x 9 inches
Approximate Image Size Metric: 33.7 x 23 centimeters
Mount Board Size Inches: 16 x 20 inches archival mat board - fits standard size frame.
Mount Board Size Metric: 40.6 x 50.8 centimeters
Mount Board Color: Black
Print Border: No - full bleed print.
Condition Grade: Fine ++
Verso: Professionally dry mounted with Bienfang archival materials onto sturdy 4ply museum mat board.

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