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Henri Cartier-Bresson

 
Henri Cartier-Bresson

20th century French photographer
(Chanteloup (outside Paris), France, 8/22/1908 – 8/2/2004, l'Ile-sur-Sorgue, France)


63 objects

Simiane-La-Rotonde, France

1970
gelatin silver print
Museum Purchase, Lloyd O. and Marjorie Strong Coulter Fund
1986.97
Image of Simiane-La-Rotonde, France
 

Seville, Spain

1932
gelatin silver print
Museum Purchase, Lloyd O. and Marjorie Strong Coulter Fund
1987.50
Image of Seville, Spain
 

(Children by River) Kolkhoz, Uzbekistan, U.S.S.R.

1954
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Gift of Susan and Neal Yanofsky
2009.18.10
Image of (Children by River) Kolkhoz, Uzbekistan, U.S.S.R.
 

Lunchtime for the Dockers, Hamburg, Germany

1955
vintage gelatin silver print
Gift of Susan and Neal Yanofsky
2009.18.9
Image of Lunchtime for the Dockers, Hamburg, Germany
 

Group of Pilgrims Having Lunch on a Riverbank, Lourdes

1958
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Gift of Susan and Neal Yanofsky
2009.18.8
Image of Group of Pilgrims Having Lunch on a Riverbank, Lourdes
 

Injured Group of Pilgrims Heading Uphill, Lourdes

1958
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Gift of Susan and Neal Yanofsky
2009.18.7
Image of Injured Group of Pilgrims Heading Uphill, Lourdes
 

Man Reading Prayer, Lourdes

1958
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Gift of Todd Gitlin and Laurel Cook
2010.49.2
Image of Man Reading Prayer, Lourdes
 

A selection of 23 photographs (5 by Cartier-Bresson and 18 by Ilse Bing)



Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2013.13.1.-.23
Thumbnail for missing image of 2013.13.1.-.23
 

Priest Delivering Sermon, Lourdes

1958
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Gift of Todd Gitlin and Laurel Cook
2010.49.3
Image of Priest Delivering Sermon, Lourdes
 

The Chaplain at his Desk, Lourdes

1958
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Gift of Todd Gitlin
2011.65.2
Image of The Chaplain at his Desk, Lourdes
 

Cyclist Sleeping Under Table, Velodrome d’ Hiver

1957
vintage gelatin silver print
Gift of Todd Gitlin
2011.65.1
Image of Cyclist Sleeping Under Table, Velodrome d’ Hiver
 

Couple Eating a Snack at a Track, Velodrome d’ Hiver

1957
vintage gelatin silver print
Gift of Todd Gitlin and Laurel Cook
2010.49.1
Image of Couple Eating a Snack at a Track, Velodrome d’ Hiver
 

Rue Mouffetard, Paris, France

1954
gelatin silver print
Gift of Isaac Lagnado, Class of 1971
2010.68.1
Thumbnail for missing image of 2010.68.1
 

Behind Gare St. Lazare

1932 (printed 1960?)
gelatin silver print
Gift of Isaac Lagnado, Class of 1971
2010.68.2
Image of Behind Gare St. Lazare
 

Alicante

1933 (printed 1960?)
gelatin silver print
Gift of Isaac Lagnado, Class of 1971
2010.68.3
Image of Alicante
 

Jade Carver. The Jade Comes Down From Burma From “Last Hours of Peking”

January 1949
ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Gift of George and Alexandra Stephanopoulos
2011.46.27
Image of Jade Carver. The Jade Comes Down From Burma From “Last Hours of Peking”
 

Worker of Cloisonné From “Last Hours of Peking”

January 1949
ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Gift of George and Alexandra Stephanopoulos
2011.46.28
Image of Worker of Cloisonné From “Last Hours of Peking”
 

Untitled (Henri Matisse in his Garden)

n.d.
gelatin silver print on paper
Bequest of Hilton and Esta Kramer
2021.73.39
Image of Untitled (Henri Matisse in his Garden)
 

Courtroom Scene, USA

ca. 1960
Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Stephen and Eileen Nicholas
2012.24.30
Image of Courtroom Scene, USA
 

Woman Tatting Lace in a Courtroom, USA

ca. 1950
Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Stephen and Eileen Nicholas
2012.24.29
Image of Woman Tatting Lace in a Courtroom, USA
 

Group of Men in Conversation, USA

ca. 1950
Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Stephen and Eileen Nicholas
2012.24.28
Image of Group of Men in Conversation, USA
 

Crowded Lunchroom, USA

late 1950's
Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2014.53.10
Image of Crowded Lunchroom, USA
 

Marilyn Monroe and Thelma Ritter, Who Plays Her Friend and Confidante in “The Misfits”, are Coached by Director John Houston Before a Scene, USA

1960
vintage gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.45
Image of Marilyn Monroe and Thelma Ritter, Who Plays Her Friend and Confidante in “The Misfits”, are Coached by Director John Houston Before a Scene, USA
 

Mediterranean Ruins

1961
gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.46
Image of Mediterranean Ruins
 

Young Men and Women Hold Discussion Around Table, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2012.31.26
Image of Young Men and Women Hold Discussion Around Table, Warsaw, Poland
 

A Night of Comedy, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2012.31.19
Image of A Night of Comedy, Warsaw, Poland
 

On The Phone, Workers Council, Geran Car Factory, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2012.31.23
Image of On The Phone, Workers Council, Geran Car Factory, Poland
 

Minister of War, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2012.31.22
Image of Minister of War, Warsaw, Poland
 

Mother and Child Exiting Government Building, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2013.13.19
Image of Mother and Child Exiting Government Building, Warsaw, Poland
 

Soldiers on Streets of Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2013.13.20
Image of Soldiers on Streets of Warsaw, Poland
 

Patrons Chat At A Cafe, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2012.31.24
Image of Patrons Chat At A Cafe, Warsaw, Poland
 

Young Men Having A Discussion Conference Hall, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2013.13.21
Image of Young Men Having A Discussion Conference Hall, Warsaw, Poland
 

Children Bundled Up On City Streets, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2013.13.22
Image of Children Bundled Up On City Streets, Warsaw, Poland
 

Rehabilitation Process, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2012.31.25
Image of Rehabilitation Process, Warsaw, Poland
 

Fashion Show, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2012.31.21
Image of Fashion Show, Warsaw, Poland
 

Attentive and Disturbed Listeners Seated in Conference Hall, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2012.31.20
Image of Attentive and Disturbed Listeners Seated in Conference Hall, Warsaw, Poland
 

Attentive Listeners Seated in Conference Hall, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Ron and Vicki Weiner
2013.13.23
Image of Attentive Listeners Seated in Conference Hall, Warsaw, Poland
 

Ballet Recital, France

ca. 1960
vintage gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg
2012.29.1
Image of Ballet Recital, France
 

[James Lord & Picasso in Picasso's Studio]

n,d,
gelatin silver print on paper
Bequest of Hilton and Esta Kramer
2021.73.37
Image of [James Lord & Picasso in Picasso's Studio]
 

Two Young Boys Rolling a Bicycle Wheel down a Street

n.d.
gelatin silver print on paper
Bequest of Hilton and Esta Kramer
2021.73.38
Image of Two Young Boys Rolling a Bicycle Wheel down a Street
 

Portrait of James Lord

ca. 1975
gelatin silver print on paper
Bequest of Hilton and Esta Kramer
2021.73.41
Image of Portrait of James Lord
 

Untitled [Matisse in the Garden]

n.d.
photograph on paper
Bequest of Hilton and Esta Kramer
2021.73.40
Image of Untitled [Matisse in the Garden]
 

Dad and Sons, Brussels World Fair

1958
vintage gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.44
Image of Dad and Sons, Brussels World Fair
 

Les Halles, Paris

1968
vintage gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.48
Image of Les Halles, Paris
 

Catholic Congress, Hanover, Germany

1962
vintage gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2014.53.11
Image of Catholic Congress, Hanover, Germany
 

Concert at Outdoor Auditorium, Warsaw, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.40
Image of Concert at Outdoor Auditorium, Warsaw, Poland
 

Men Seated at Conference Table, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.42
Image of Men Seated at Conference Table, Poland
 

Audience Members Speak in an Auditorium, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.39
Image of Audience Members Speak in an Auditorium, Poland
 

People Raising Hands in a Crowded Room, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2014.53.12
Image of People Raising Hands in a Crowded Room, Poland
 

Men Seated at a Political Gathering, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.43
Image of Men Seated at a Political Gathering, Poland
 

Men Conversing Amongst Crowd, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.41
Image of Men Conversing Amongst Crowd, Poland
 

Svetlana Beriosova, Prima Ballerina, London

1961
vintage gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.47
Image of Svetlana Beriosova, Prima Ballerina, London
 

The "Russia" Has Just Arrived from Batumi and is on Her Way to Odessa, Men Greet One Another on Shore, Sukhumi on the Black Sea, Abkhazia, Georgia, U.S.S.R.

1954
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2014.53.9
Image of The "Russia" Has Just Arrived from Batumi and is on Her Way to Odessa, Men Greet One Another on Shore, Sukhumi on the Black Sea, Abkhazia, Georgia, U.S.S.R.
 

Banquet, Russia

ca. 1954
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2013.28.38
Image of Banquet, Russia
 

Man in Military Uniform Speaks to Man in Suit, Poland

1956
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2015.50.10
Image of Man in Military Uniform Speaks to Man in Suit, Poland
 

Catholic Congress, Hanover, Germany

1962
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2015.50.11
Image of Catholic Congress, Hanover, Germany
 

Man with Fleur de Lys Floral Design, Quebec, 1965

1965
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nicholas
2015.50.12
Image of Man with Fleur de Lys Floral Design, Quebec, 1965
 

Two boys playing in stream with pump jack in background, USA

late 1950's
ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Gift of Richard and Elena Pollack
2014.47.22
Image of Two boys playing in stream with pump jack in background, USA
 

Stacked Wood Fence, Quebec

1965
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Anonymous Gift
2015.52.4
Image of Stacked Wood Fence, Quebec
 

Rural Farm Landscape, Quebec

1965
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Anonymous Gift
2015.52.3
Image of Rural Farm Landscape, Quebec
 

Uniformed Mountie in Courtroom, Quebec

1965
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Anonymous Gift
2015.52.5
Image of Uniformed Mountie in Courtroom, Quebec
 

Factory Workers Checking into Work, Quebec

1965
vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on paper
Anonymous Gift
2015.52.2
Image of Factory Workers Checking into Work, Quebec
 

Day of the Dead

1964
vintage silver gelatin print on paper
Gift, Joe Baio Collection of Photography
2020.51.14
Image of Day of the Dead
 

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