Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908 - 2004)

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Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French artist renowned for his groundbreaking work in photography, particularly in the realms of photojournalism and street photography. Born on August 22, 1908, in Chanteloup, France, Cartier-Bresson's early artistic endeavors were in painting, which he began studying at the age of five. His transition to photography was marked by his adoption of a 35mm Leica camera in 1931, a tool that became synonymous with his work.

Henri Cartier-Bresson's photography is celebrated for its unique blend of spontaneity and composition, capturing moments that reveal deeper truths about their subjects. His theory of "the decisive moment" – that is, capturing an event that is ephemeral and spontaneous, yet significant – has had a profound influence on the field of photography. His work has been exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is held in high esteem in art collections worldwide.

In addition to his personal achievements, Henri Cartier-Bresson was a co-founder of Magnum Photos in 1947, a cooperative agency for worldwide photographers that significantly influenced photojournalism. Later in his career, Cartier-Bresson returned to painting and drawing, demonstrating his lifelong commitment to the arts.

For art collectors and experts, Henri Cartier-Bresson's work offers a pivotal exploration of 20th-century photography, blending artistic vision with the unguarded moments of life. His influence extends beyond his images, shaping the way we perceive and engage with visual narratives.

To explore more about Henri Cartier-Bresson's influential career and works, and to stay updated on exhibitions or sales featuring his photography, you might consider subscribing to updates from art institutions or galleries that frequently showcase his work.

Date and place of birt:22 august 1908, Chanteloup-en-Brie, France
Date and place of death:3 august 2004, Montjustin, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Photographer
Genre:Documentary photography, Street Photography
Art style:Post War Art, Black & white photo, Contemporary art

Creators France

Guillaume-Désiré-Joseph Descamps (1779 - 1858)
Guillaume-Désiré-Joseph Descamps
1779 - 1858
Etienne Avril (1748 - 1791)
Etienne Avril
1748 - 1791
Pierre Soulages (1919 - 2022)
Pierre Soulages
1919 - 2022
Fernand Cormon (1845 - 1924)
Fernand Cormon
1845 - 1924
Yevgeny Nikolayevich (Eugène) Chiriaeff (1887 - 1945)
Yevgeny Nikolayevich (Eugène) Chiriaeff
1887 - 1945
Georg Friedrich Strass (1701 - 1773)
Georg Friedrich Strass
1701 - 1773
 Mr. Brainwash (1966)
Mr. Brainwash
1966
Jean-Michel Frank (1895 - 1941)
Jean-Michel Frank
1895 - 1941
Philippe Pillement (1684 - 1730)
Philippe Pillement
1684 - 1730
Narcisse Vivien (1871 - 1940)
Narcisse Vivien
1871 - 1940
Raoul Dufy (1877 - 1953)
Raoul Dufy
1877 - 1953
Aristide Maillol (1861 - 1944)
Aristide Maillol
1861 - 1944
Neïl Beloufa (1985)
Neïl Beloufa
1985
Antonin Artaud (1896 - 1948)
Antonin Artaud
1896 - 1948
Andrei Vladimirovich Petroff (1894 - 1975)
Andrei Vladimirovich Petroff
1894 - 1975
Hanna Ben Dov (1919 - 2009)
Hanna Ben Dov
1919 - 2009

Creators Black & white photo

Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan (1891 - 1966)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan
1891 - 1966
Johannes Brus (1942)
Johannes Brus
1942
Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan (1928 - 1975)
Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan
1928 - 1975
Nicolaas Billiau (1950 - 2008)
Nicolaas Billiau
1950 - 2008
Boris Vasil'evich Vlasov (1936 - 1981)
Boris Vasil'evich Vlasov
1936 - 1981
William T. Wiley (1937 - 2021)
William T. Wiley
1937 - 2021
Winfried Virnich (1955)
Winfried Virnich
1955
Fritz Weiß (1908 - 1998)
Fritz Weiß
1908 - 1998
Richard Mosse (1980)
Richard Mosse
1980
Stevie Dix (1990)
Stevie Dix
1990
Shigeo Fukuda (1932 - 2009)
Shigeo Fukuda
1932 - 2009
Phyllida Barlow (1944)
Phyllida Barlow
1944
Dan Miller (1961)
Dan Miller
1961
Walter Volland (1898 - 1980)
Walter Volland
1898 - 1980
Paul Tuttle (1918 - 2002)
Paul Tuttle
1918 - 2002
Lazar Segal (1889 - 1957)
Lazar Segal
1889 - 1957
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