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Henri Cartier-Bresson in China: 1948–1949 / 1958
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Henri Cartier-Bresson in China: 1948–1949 / 1958

Collector Grade · C- Rarity · Common Deal · Fair Confidence · Low
Hardcover 288 pages 24.50 x 28.50 cm 1.85 kg

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Rarity 2.4/100 · Collector 0/100 · Deal 64.04/100 · Listings: 11 · Avg price: $55.62 · Min price: $28.70

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Photographs capturing the atmosphere and daily life in China between 1949 and 1958 reveal a nuanced portrait of a transformative era through Henri Cartier-Bresson’s lens. The images emphasize both intimate human moments and sweeping social narratives, rendered in black-and-white, reflecting the political and cultural shifts occurring during this period.

1949 1958 presents a collection of 288 pages that offer a compelling visual document of early People’s Republic of China. Cartier-Bresson’s approach combines precision with empathy, framing scenes that illustrate the complexities and contradictions of a society undergoing rapid change.