Inventory # HO20520-E19007-018

PROVENANCE
Acquired directly from the Artist by a Private Collection, Europe, circa 1975
Private Collection, USA, 2005
Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto

LITERATURE
Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Exhibitio Centre Pompidou, 2014, page 3

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Often called the “eye of the century,” Henri Cartier-Bresson is one of the most celebrated photographers of all time. He was regarded as the embodiment of the modern photojournalist and was renowned for his acute visual perception of the significant moments of the century. The Canadian National Film Board commissioned him to photograph Québec in 1965 for a Centennial film project, titled Le Québec vu par Cartier-Bresson.

While in Montreal, Cartier-Bresson discovered that his schedule overlapped with game seven of the Stanley Cup finals, between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Montreal Canadiens, and he requested a press pass for the event. This photograph was taken at that game, and captures an exciting moment of national pride.

This work was printed circa 1965.

Please note: this work is unframed.

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