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The People of Moscow
€40.00
163 pages including 163 b/w images in photogravure. Original "linen" hardback binding.
The People of Moscow is a photographic work by renowned French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, published in 1955 by Simon and Schuster. The book features a collection of approximately 163 gravures (photographs) taken during one of the author's trips to Russia. It provides a visual narrative of Soviet life, capturing portraits of ordinary citizens, street scenes, cultural landmarks, and the general atmosphere of Moscow in the mid-20th century. The work is noted for its documentary style, showcasing human behavior and social customs through Cartier-Bresson's characteristic 'decisive moment' approach.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Henri Cartier-Bresson |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Simon and Schuste |
| Place of publication | New York |
| Year | 1955 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 28x22 |
| Collation | 163 pp. |
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