signed in ink and with the photographer's blindstamp in the margin, framed, 1953, printed later (The Modern Century, p. 147)

This photograph is in generally excellent condition. As is typical of Cartier-Bresson's later prints, when examined in high raking light, scattered deposits of original retouching are visible. There is extremely faint yellowing of the margin at the periphery of the image.
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