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Henri Cartier-Bresson
Chinano date

Not on view
Black and white photograph of a flower-covered parade float on wheels carrying two children, surrounded by a crowd with flags visible in the distance
Verso of a photograph print with stamped text reading 'CHINE. R.P.- POPULATION, SEL: MAGNUM,' handwritten numbers '5024/6' and '178,' and a printed Henri Cartier-Bresson & Magnum-Photos reproduction rights label in blue and black.
Artist or Maker
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Title
China
Place Made
China
Date Made
no date
Medium
Gelatin-silver print
Dimensions
Image: 11 11/16 × 7 3/4 in. (29.69 × 19.69 cm) Primary support: 11 11/16 × 7 3/4 in. (29.69 × 19.69 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dennis and Pamela Beck
Accession Number
M.2011.169.24
Classification
Photographs
Collecting Area
Photography
Copyright
© Henri Cartier-Bresson / Magnum Photos

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