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Henri Cartier-Bresson
China (students dancing the Yangko in a procession...)1949

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Black and white photograph of a crowd marching down a city street toward the camera, led by a young girl running in the foreground, with flags and Chinese-character banners visible behind
Verso of a photograph print with typed and stamped text labels. Printed text reads 'CHINE . R.P. POPULATION. SEL : MAGNUM.' A rubber stamp reads 'PLEASE CREDIT MAGNUM Photos, 13 Faubourg St-Honoré, Paris 8.' A blue-bordered box contains reproduction rights text. A diagonal paper caption strip is affixed at center. Handwritten annotations in blue ink appear along the left edge.
Artist or Maker
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Title
China (students dancing the Yangko in a procession...)
Place Made
China
Date Made
1949
Medium
Gelatin-silver print
Dimensions
Image: 6 11/16 × 9 1/4 in. (16.99 × 23.5 cm) Primary support: 6 11/16 × 9 1/4 in. (16.99 × 23.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dennis and Pamela Beck
Accession Number
M.2011.169.6
Classification
Photographs
Collecting Area
Photography
Copyright
© Henri Cartier-Bresson / Magnum Photos