Henri Cartier-Bresson

the photographer's 'Mention Obligatoire' credit/reproduction rights stamp and numerical notations in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1944, printed later (The Modern Century, p. 226)

This print is in generally very good condition. Upon close inspection, scattered tiny deposits of original retouching that have discolored with age are visible. The upper and lower margins are rippled, and there is a 2 1/2-inch linear crease in the lower right margin corner which breaks the emulsion but does not affect the image. The margin corners are slightly bumped. On the reverse, '968/14' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. This print appears to fluoresce when examined under ultra-violet light.
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