Henri Cartier-Bresson

signed by the photographer in ink and with his copyright blindstamp in the margin, matted, 1938, printed later (Cartier-Bresson, pl. 145; The Artless Art, pl. 111; Galassi, fig. 36, p. 42; The Art of Photography, 1839-1989, pl. 277; Counterparts: Form and Emotion in Photographs, pl. 3)

This print, on semi-glossy paper, is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, the following are visible: original retouching scattered throughout; and a faint one-inch diagonal crease at the top center margin of the print not affecting the image.
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