The coronation of George VI on 12 May 1937 was one of the biggest
media events of the interwar period. While other photographers
focused on the new King, his family and the ceremonial splendour of
the day, Henri Cartier-Bresson turned his lens on the crowds that
gathered in the streets of London to watch the pageantry. In a
witty reversal of the expected order of proceedings, he shows us
ordinary people of all ages and walks of life, some climbing on
monuments or each other’s shoulders, others straining to get a
better view with cardboard periscopes and mirrors on sticks. A few
even slump on the ground, the festivities having proved too much.
Presented alongside contemporary news clippings from around the
world, these remarkable images reflect Cartier-Bresson’s
unmistakeable photographic eye and capture the British public at a
unique historical moment.
General
| Imprint: |
Thames and Hudson
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
May 2023 |
| Authors: |
Clément Chéroux
|
| Dimensions: |
315 x 230mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
128 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-500-02724-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-500-02724-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780500027240 |
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