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Mexico City. 1934

Photograph
1964 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black and white photograph depicting a teenage boy in working clothes and flat cap, seated in front of a large wreath of white flowers. He is partially covering his face with his hands.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleMexico City. 1934 (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Black and white photograph
Brief description
Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting a teenage boy in working clothes and flat cap, seated in front of a large wreath of white flowers. Mexico City, 1934.
Physical description
Black and white photograph depicting a teenage boy in working clothes and flat cap, seated in front of a large wreath of white flowers. He is partially covering his face with his hands.
Dimensions
  • Width: 29.5cm
  • Height: 39.5cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
PH.727-1978

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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