
Description
Artist
YOUSUF KARSH (1908–2002)
Title
JOHN F. KENNEDY
Material
Gelatin silver print, mounted on board
Signature
Signed in black ink by the photographer at the lower left
Dimensions
Photograph 6 11/16 × 8 7/16 in. (17 × 21.5 cm); frame 15 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (40 × 40 cm)
Description
Yousuf Karsh CC RCA FRPS was an Armenian-Canadian photographer renowned for his portraits of prominent figures. Regarded as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century, his career breakthrough came with his iconic 1941 photograph of Winston Churchill. He went on to photograph numerous political leaders, as well as prominent figures in the arts and sciences. Before retiring in 1993, over twenty of Karsh’s works appeared on the cover of Life magazine.
YOUSUF KARSH (1908–2002)
Title
JOHN F. KENNEDY
Material
Gelatin silver print, mounted on board
Signature
Signed in black ink by the photographer at the lower left
Dimensions
Photograph 6 11/16 × 8 7/16 in. (17 × 21.5 cm); frame 15 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (40 × 40 cm)
Description
Yousuf Karsh CC RCA FRPS was an Armenian-Canadian photographer renowned for his portraits of prominent figures. Regarded as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century, his career breakthrough came with his iconic 1941 photograph of Winston Churchill. He went on to photograph numerous political leaders, as well as prominent figures in the arts and sciences. Before retiring in 1993, over twenty of Karsh’s works appeared on the cover of Life magazine.
Condition
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Any statement made in any catalogue or otherwise regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, or estimated selling price of any lot is an expression of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by I&J Auction in relation to any lot.
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YOUSUF KARSH(1908–2002)JOHN F. KENNEDY
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Fine Arts Antiques & Contemporary Art Sale 12
Mar 16, 2026 9:00 AM EDTSummit, NJ, United States
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