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Portraiture defines the visual approach of Karsh: A Sixty-Year Retrospective, presenting a six-decade survey of Yousuf Karsh’s photographic exploration of prominent figures. The images highlight Karsh’s skill in capturing expressive detail and personality through controlled lighting and composition, emphasizing the dignity and character of each subject.

The retrospective covers work from the early to late twentieth century, documenting not only the evolving styles within Karsh’s oeuvre but also the cultural and historical shifts reflected in his subjects. The mood varies from intense and formal to introspective and revealing, showing Karsh’s versatility within a consistent thematic framework.

Published in 1996 by Little Brown with 191 pages, this volume collects representative portraits that mark key moments in Karsh’s career, allowing an in-depth look at his lasting influence on portrait photography.