Nanking 1949
Photograph
1949 (made)
1949 (made)
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Silver bromide print depicting a street vendor in dishevelled clothing and rolled down socks, selling a great variety of brushes, tied into bunches. The brushes are hanging around the wall behind him and are piled up on either side of his stool.
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Title | Nanking 1949 |
Materials and techniques | Silver bromide print |
Brief description | Silver bromide print by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting a street vendor selling a great variety of brushes, tied into bunches, in Nanking (Nanjing). China, 1949. |
Physical description | Silver bromide print depicting a street vendor in dishevelled clothing and rolled down socks, selling a great variety of brushes, tied into bunches. The brushes are hanging around the wall behind him and are piled up on either side of his stool. |
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Accession number | PH.785-1978 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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