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Lincoln Kirstein 1959

Photograph
1959 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black and white photograph depicting the cultural impresario and founder of the New York City Ballet, Lincoln Kirstein. He is seated with his back to a wall of mirrors, in which a ballet class with approximately a dozen dancers is reflected. There is also the edge of a piano visible and another man on the edge of the picture plane who looks expectantly at Kirstein's face. Kirstein looks stern in a dark coloured suit, resting his chin on one hand.


Object details

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Object type
TitleLincoln Kirstein 1959
Materials and techniques
Black and white photograph
Brief description
Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting Lincoln Kirstein. USA, 1959.
Physical description
Black and white photograph depicting the cultural impresario and founder of the New York City Ballet, Lincoln Kirstein. He is seated with his back to a wall of mirrors, in which a ballet class with approximately a dozen dancers is reflected. There is also the edge of a piano visible and another man on the edge of the picture plane who looks expectantly at Kirstein's face. Kirstein looks stern in a dark coloured suit, resting his chin on one hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 39.5cm
  • Width: 29.5cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
PH.814-1978

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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