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Cartier-Bresson, Henri
(1908-2004)Peter and Paul's Fortress by the Neva River

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 4.12.2024

Peter and Paul's Fortress on the Neva River, Leningrad. 1973. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 23,7 x 36 cm (30,5 x 40,7 cm). Signed by the artist in black ink below image.

Henri Cartier-Bresson’s photographs of Russia, taken during his visits in the 1950s and 1970s, offer a candid and intimate glimpse into Soviet life during a time of significant political and social tension. His images capture everyday moments with a sense of spontaneity, revealing both the ordinary routines and the subtle emotions of the people. Cartier-Bresson’s hallmark “decisive moment” is evident as he freezes scenes of workers, children, and landscapes, creating a compelling narrative of life under Soviet rule at that time. – Some light handling creases and signs of retouching, otherwise in excellent condition.