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Henri Cartier-Bresson. All-Union Physical Culture Parade in 1954 in Moscow. The performance of athletes of the Moldavian SSR. The original vintage print of 1955. Photo has not been published before. Cartier-Bresson is surprisingly happily lucky photographer, even for this #photo, it seems standard qualityfor him. Sometimes, by the will of fate, the #photographer turns out to be a participant and chronicler of a #unique moment in #history, the fate of a person or an emotional fact, and that’s why the ordinary #photography becomes a symbol for all, the phenomenon of world or national culture. Some photos take on its importance immediately, others after many years, but many are unfairly was buried forever. Cartier-Bresson was the only Western photographer who photographed the last All-Union Physical Culture Parade in 1954 at the Moscow #stadium "#Dynamo" in the history of the USSR , which was dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the reunion of Ukraine and Russia. An interesting fact - this #parade and this is a delegation from the #Moldavian SSR photographed by another famous photographer - Dmitry Baltermants. The difference is that Cartier-Bresson photographed the beginning of the delegation's #performance, and #Baltermants - the culmination of it. About 40,000 people took part in it. In the mass gymnastic performances participated of about 30 thousand people from the all The Union Republics (from 300 to 420 in each, except the largest variants: Belarus - 700, #Ukraine - 1000 and #Russia - 2800); a column of schoolchildren in Moscow (1300); Column of students of higher educational institutions of #Moscow (2800), column of students of the Central Institute of Physical Culture (850), a column of students of the Central Institute of Physical #Culture (850), a column of students of the Institute of Physical Culture named after PF Lesgaft (850) gymnasts of sports societies of trade unions (4000), participants in the artistic background (7000). Parades in the , #USSR, for a long time, were powefull instrument for #propaganda and influence on the mass consciousness of citizens. #henricartierbresson #cartierbresson #greatphotography #collectingphotography

Henri Cartier-Bresson (August 22, 1908 – August 3, 2004) French humanist photographer considered a master of candid photography. The Lenin’s monument in the collective farm near Moscow. 1954. The original vintage print of 1955. Photo has not been published before. This is a classic streetphotography - the photographer "peeps" the life of collective farm youth and "plays" on the visual contrasts between the bronze monument of "leader" and simple village life. After co-founding Magnum Photos in 1947, Cartier-Bresson began to travel throughout the world and “in 1954, he was the first Western photographer allowed into the Soviet Union after Stalin’s death. #foto #fotografia #fotografo #photography #photographer #photograph #fotos #photo #collectingphotography #fotografo #photographer #фотограф #фотография #vintagephoto #blackandwhitephotography #modernism #art #kunst #искусство #henricartierbresson #cartierbresson #greatphotography #ussr #stalin #collection #arthistory #streetphotography #masterpiece #differenceMW #museumweek

Henri Cartier-Bresson (August 22, 1908 – August 3, 2004) French humanist photographer considered a master of candid photography. Pioneer camp. 1954. After co-founding Magnum Photos in 1947, Cartier-Bresson began to travel throughout the world and “in 1954, he was the first Western photographer allowed into the Soviet Union after Stalin’s death. The original vintage print of 1955. Photo has not been published before. #foto #fotografia #fotografo #photography #photographer #photograph #fotos #photo #collectingphotography #fotografo #photographer #фотограф #фотография #vintagephoto #blackandwhitephotography #modernism #art #kids #kunst #искусство #henricartierbresson #cartierbresson #greatphotography #ussr #stalin #collection #arthistory #streetphotography #masterpiece #kidsMW #museumweek

Alexandra Feodorovna. Costume Ball in the Winter Palace 1903. Original vintage silver prints. 1903. Alexandra Feodorovna (6 June 1872 – 17 July 1918) was Empress of Russia as the spouse of Nicholas II—the last ruler of the Russian Empire—from their marriage on 26 November 1894 until he was forced to abdicate on 15 March 1917. Originally Alix of Hesse and by Rhine at birth, she was given the Christian name and patronymic Alexandra Feodorovna upon being received into the Russian Orthodox Church and—having been put to death along with her immediate family while in Bolshevik captivity in 1918—was canonized in 2000 as Saint Alexandra the Passion Bearer. Original silver vintage print. 1903. From: Portraits of the Participants of the 1903 Costume Ball in the Winter Palace. Album consists from  thirty-seven works, one stamped with the photographer's stamp. Each albumen print, laid on cardboard, the largest measuring 25 by 44 cm and the smallest 14 by 9.5 cm. Original vintage silver prints. 1903 #HeritageMW #museumweek #imperialrussia #fotografia #collectingphotography #фотография #историяроссии #vintagephoto #imperial #blackandwhitephotography #costumeball #art #fotokunst #искусство #greatphotography #fashion #collection #arthistory #masterpiece #romanovlegacy #holsteingottorpromanov #russianhistory #russianmonarchy #russianempire #monarchy #романовы #romanovfamily #russianroyalty #российскаяимперия #Romanovdynasty

Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna. Costume Ball in the Winter Palace 1903. Original vintage silver prints. 1903. Please pay attention to the expression of the faces of the Empress and Emperor ... Nicholas II or Nikolai II, Saint Nicholas II of Russia in the Russian Orthodox Church (Russian: Николай II Алекса́ндрович, tr. Nikolay II Aleksandrovich; 18 May [O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July 1918) was the last Emperor of Russia, ruling from 1 November 1894 until his forced abdication on 15 March 1917. Prussia). Alexandra Feodorovna (6 June 1872 – 17 July 1918) was Empress of Russia as the spouse of Nicholas II—the last ruler of the Russian Empire—from their marriage on 26 November 1894 until he was forced to abdicate on 15 March 1917. Originally Alix of Hesse and by Rhine at birth, she was given the Christian name and patronymic Alexandra Feodorovna upon being received into the Russian Orthodox Church and—having been put to death along with her immediate family while in Bolshevik captivity in 1918—was canonized in 2000 as Saint Alexandra the Passion Bearer. Original silver vintage print. 1903. From: Portraits of the Participants of the 1903 Costume Ball in the Winter Palace. Album consists from  thirty-seven works, one stamped with the photographer's stamp. Each albumen print, laid on cardboard, the largest measuring 25 by 44 cm and the smallest 14 by 9.5 cm. Original vintage silver prints. 1903 #HeritageMW #museumweek #fotografia #collectingphotography #фотография #историяроссии #vintagephoto #imperial #blackandwhitephotography #costumeball #дилетант #greatphotography #blackandwhitephotography #1900s #fashion #collection #arthistory  #masterpiece #romanovdinasty #romanovlegacy #holsteingottorpromanov #russianhistory #russianmonarchy #russianempire #monarchy #romanovfamily #russianroyalty

Nicholas II or Nikolai II, Saint Nicholas II of Russia in the Russian Orthodox Church (Russian: Николай II Алекса́ндрович, tr. Nikolay II Aleksandrovich; 18 May [O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July 1918) was the last Emperor of Russia, ruling from 1 November 1894 until his forced abdication on 15 March 1917.Original silver vintage print. 1903. The photographer made a classic ceremonial portrait of the Emperor. At first glance, it seems this is a simple task. But this is not so. The photographer had to compete with the artist. And he almost won this competition. Greatness, Tradition, Confidence, Calm ... Almost .... Notice the Emperor's left hand - on fingers that are clenched into a fist. Try this do.... From: Portraits of the Participants of the 1903 Costume Ball in the Winter Palace. Album consists from thirty-seven works, one stamped with the photographer's stamp. Each albumen print, laid on cardboard, the largest measuring 25 by 44 cm and the smallest 14 by 9.5 cm. Original vintage silver prints. 1903 #HeritageMW #museumweek #imperialrussia #foto #fotografia #fotografo #collectingphotography #photograph #collector #photo #fotografo #фотография #историяроссии #vintagephoto #imperial #blackandwhitephotography #costumeball #art #fotokunst #искусство #greatphotography #blackandwhitephotography #1900s #fashion #collection #arthistory #masterpiece #emperornicholasii #romanovs #romanovdinasty

Portraits of the Participants of the 1903 Costume Ball in the Winter Palace. Album consists from thirty-seven works, one stamped with the photographer's stamp. Each albumen print, laid on cardboard, the largest measuring 25 by 44 cm and the smallest 14 by 9.5 cm. Original vintage silver prints. 1903 #HeritageMW #museumweek #imperialrussia #foto #fotografia #fotografo #photography #photographer #photograph #fotos #photo #photography #fotografo #photographer #фотография #историяроссии #vintagephoto #imperial #blackandwhitephotography #costumeball #art #fotokunst #искусство #greatphotography #blackandwhitephotography #1900s #fashion #collection #arthistory #masterpiece

Alexander Khlebnikov. "Cigarettes Troika". Original vintage silver print. 1920s. Photomontage. The advertising for the Leningrad state tobacco company. This photo is a sample of the fantastic skill of the photographer. It is compatible in one photo several directions of art - pictorialism and constructivism, created the volume and illusion of the geometry of the object, due to this the photographer achieved the optical effect of multidimensionality. Working with fonts completed the composition of the photo.... Alexander Khlebnikov (1897, Novocherkassk - 1979, Moscow) Russian photographer. He was born in the family of Vladimir Khlebnikov in Novocherkassk (1897). He was one of the great Russian photographers of the highest class, who did not coincide with Soviet power, but remained in Russia. He found his own special way in photography, which allowed him to preserve himself as a person and as a master. Studied at the Boris Tchaikovsky School of Cinema in Moscow (1925), when he took up photography. Member of the Russian Photography Society (1926). Worked at the Institute of History of the Arts and the Museum of History. Worked in the Soviet fashion and advertising industry (from 1920s). Worked with Varvara Stepanova for foundation the «Soviet Woman» magazine and others her projects. Founder of the “Novator” (Innovator) Photography Club…....... #fotografia #photography #photographer #photo #photography #fotografo #photographer #фотограф #историяфотографии #photomontage #vintagephoto #blackandwhitephotography #modernism #art #kunstwerk #искусство #avantgarde #greatphotography #blackandwhitephotography #1920s #fashion #collection #arthistory #pictorialism #masterpiece #russianavantgarde #museumweek #artmoderne #glamour #constructivism

Nikolai Ivanovich Svishchov-Paolo. The Eyes. Original vintage silver print, 1920s. The woman's eyes was an eternal mystery for artists and an object of infinite inspiration... The great photography - these are first steps from reality and pictorialism to symbolism and abstract art... Svishchev-Paola Nikolai Ivanovich (1874, Moscow-1964, Moscow). He was a student at the Ovchinnikov photo Studio and a number of other studios from 1888 to 1890s. Then he opened his own portrait Studio in Moscow in 1895. The photographer was a member of the Russian photographic society (RFO) from 1906. Then he was chosen a member of the Board of the RFO in 1911-1913. It was extremely rare situation when professional photographer was a member of the elite photo society. He acquired Photo studio "Paola" from the editor of the journal "Vestnik photograpii" (Bulletin of photography) N.S.Korotkov. Svishchev-Paola worked in this Studio until 1936; He added the name "Paula" to his surname during the 1920s . He was an active employee of the photography section of The state Academy of art Sciences (GAKHN), a participant of the exhibitions "Art of movement" during the 1920s . He was one of the brightest representatives of Russian pictorialism, he experimented from a classic photoportrait to an avant-garde comprehension and transformation of the body and personality. . He took part in many international exhibitions. He was awarded gold medal Of the International exhibition of modern decorative and industrial arts in Paris (Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes) in 1924....... #fotoart #fotografias #foto #avantgardephotography #photographer #collectingphotography #fotos #photo #modernphotography #fotografo #photographer #фотограф #историяфотографии #vintagephotography #vintagephoto #blackandwhitephotography #modernism #art #fotokunst #искусство #avantgarde #greatphotography #blackandwhitephotography #1920s #collection #arthistory #pictorialism #masterpiece #russianavantgarde #museumweek #artmoderne #WomenMW