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Henri Cartier-Bresson

1908–2004

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8 artworks by Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Biography

Henri Cartier-Bresson (French: [ɑ̃ʁi kaʁtje bʁɛsɔ̃]; 22 August 1908 – 3 August 2004) was a French artist and humanist photographer considered a master of candid photography, and an early user of 35mm film. He pioneered the genre of street photography, and viewed photography as capturing a decisive moment.

Cartier-Bresson was one of the founding members of Magnum Photos in 1947. In the 1970s he largely discontinued his photographic work, instead opting to paint.

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Artworks

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Hyères, France

Henri Cartier-Bresson
1932, printed later
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Interior with Marilyn Monroe

Henri Cartier-Bresson
c.1960–9, printed later
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The embankment in morning, looking east from the roof of Temple underground station. Workers going to offices

Henri Cartier-Bresson
1951
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Waiting in Trafalgar Square for the coronation parade of King George VI

Henri Cartier-Bresson
1937, later print
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Hyde Park in the grey drizzle

Henri Cartier-Bresson
1937, later print
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Coronation of George VI, 12th May 1937

Henri Cartier-Bresson
1937, later print
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Queen Charlotte’s Ball, London

Henri Cartier-Bresson
1959, later print
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Coronation of King George VI, 12 May 1937

Henri Cartier-Bresson
1937, later print
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