Henri Cartier-Bresson (French: [ɑ̃ʁi kaʁtje bʁɛsɔ̃]; 22 August 1908 – 3 August 2004) was a French humanist photographer, and also an artist. He was considered a master of candid photography, and …

In 1932, after spending a year in the Ivory Coast, he discovered the Leica, his camera of choice thereafter, and began a lifelong passion for photography. He had his first exhibition at the Julien Levy …

Henri Cartier-Bresson (born August 22, 1908, Chanteloup, France—died August 3, 2004, Céreste) was a French photographer whose humane, spontaneous photographs helped establish photojournalism …

To tell Henri Cartier-Bresson’s story and to unravel his work is essentially to tell the story of a look. Throughout the 20th century, this roaming, lucid eye has captured the fascination of Africa in the …

Aug 3, 2004 · In addition to still photography, Cartier-Bresson was an accomplished filmmaker, who first became interested in the medium when he worked with Jean Renoir. His filmography includes nearly …

4 days ago · A concise look at Henri Cartier-Bresson’s life, technique, and enduring legacy in documentary photography and the art market.

Oct 1, 2004 · The son of a wealthy textile merchant, Henri Cartier-Bresson studied painting at André Lhote’s academy in Montparnasse in 1927, and soon thereafter entered the bohemian world of the …

Feb 7, 2025 · Henri Cartier Bresson photography embodies a rare fusion of technical precision, poetic intuition, and humanist empathy, making his legacy a timeless source of inspiration for the …

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French photographer and filmmaker known as a pioneer of street photography. His dramatic black-and-white works are among the most iconic images of the 20th …

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