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Nick Ut - 'Napalm Girl'
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Nick Ut - 'Napalm Girl'

Historic AP wire photo, titled "The Terror of War," is one of the most significant images of the 20th century. Captured by photographer Nick Ut on June 8, 1972, it depicts 9-year-old Phan Thi Kim Phuc and other children fleeing down Route 1 near Trang Bang, South Vietnam, following a misdirected napalm strike by South Vietnamese forces. This specific print is a 1975 wire transmission version, released for use with "Vietnam Preparedness Stories," and captures the harrowing reality of the conflict that ultimately earned Nick Ut the Pulitzer Prize. Shot in 1972 and printed in 1975. Gelatin silver print, Associated Press Wirephoto The image that changed the course of the Vietnam War. One of the 100 Most Influential Images according to Time Magazine. Condition: Good condition with minor editorial signs of use. Size: 20 x 25cm Photographed: June 8, 1972 Printed: 1975 (AP Wire Photo) Medium: Gelatin silver wire photo on RC paper Size: 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Condition Statement: In good condition with minor editorial signs of use. Verso Details The reverse side of the photograph features significant historical and editorial documentation: Attached Newspaper Clipping: A clipping dated "11-8-97" titled "Woman from 1972 photo wants to help others," providing an update on Phan Thi Kim Phuc and the launch of her foundation to help child victims of war. AP Wire Attribution: The front margin includes the original AP transmission text, noting the location, date, and the specific circumstances of the Skyraider plane's misdirected strike. Agency Stamp: A blue "ASSOCIATED PRESS" copyright stamp is clearly visible on the back. Editorial Markings: Pencil marks and crop notations

No. 102226849

Sold
Nick Ut - 'Napalm Girl'

Nick Ut - 'Napalm Girl'

Historic AP wire photo, titled "The Terror of War," is one of the most significant images of the 20th century. Captured by photographer Nick Ut on June 8, 1972, it depicts 9-year-old Phan Thi Kim Phuc and other children fleeing down Route 1 near Trang Bang, South Vietnam, following a misdirected napalm strike by South Vietnamese forces. This specific print is a 1975 wire transmission version, released for use with "Vietnam Preparedness Stories," and captures the harrowing reality of the conflict that ultimately earned Nick Ut the Pulitzer Prize.


Shot in 1972 and printed in 1975.
Gelatin silver print, Associated Press Wirephoto
The image that changed the course of the Vietnam War.
One of the 100 Most Influential Images according to Time Magazine.

Condition: Good condition with minor editorial signs of use.
Size: 20 x 25cm

Photographed: June 8, 1972

Printed: 1975 (AP Wire Photo)

Medium: Gelatin silver wire photo on RC paper

Size: 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm)

Condition Statement: In good condition with minor editorial signs of use.

Verso Details
The reverse side of the photograph features significant historical and editorial documentation:

Attached Newspaper Clipping: A clipping dated "11-8-97" titled "Woman from 1972 photo wants to help others," providing an update on Phan Thi Kim Phuc and the launch of her foundation to help child victims of war.

AP Wire Attribution: The front margin includes the original AP transmission text, noting the location, date, and the specific circumstances of the Skyraider plane's misdirected strike.

Agency Stamp: A blue "ASSOCIATED PRESS" copyright stamp is clearly visible on the back.

Editorial Markings: Pencil marks and crop notations

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