Manfred Linus Kreiner - John F. Kennedy — Discours inaugural, Capitole des États-Unis, Washington D.C., 1961

MANFRED LINUS KREINER (1926–2005)

Title: John F. Kennedy — Inaugural Address, United States Capitol, Washington D.C., 1961

DESCRIPTION:
Magnificent photograph by Manfred Linus Kreiner in Washington D.C., on January 20, 1961, during John F. Kennedy’s inauguration ceremony as the 35th President of the United States.
The photograph captures John F. Kennedy alone at the presidential lectern, delivering his inaugural address from the official dais of the United States Capitol. The president appears at the center of the composition, surrounded by the monumental architecture of the lectern and under the attentive gaze of the guests present for this historic ceremony.

The framing particularly highlights the stature of the young president as he addresses the nation and delivers one of the most famous inaugural speeches in American history. His speech is notably marked by its iconic line: “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” This phrase constitutes the culmination and one of the most memorable formulations of his inaugural address.

Through its viewpoint and composition, Kreiner conveys the solemnity of this founding moment, at the precise moment Kennedy officially takes office and inaugurates a new era of the American presidency.
This photograph belongs to the Kennedy Years corpus by Manfred Kreiner, rediscovered from the original negatives kept in the photographer’s estate archives.

THE PRINT:
Edition limited: 2/75
Year of photography: 1961
Year of print: 2019
Date: January 20, 1961
Location: United States Capitol, Washington D.C., United States
Event: Inauguration of John F. Kennedy — Inaugural Address
Technique: Fine Art Print — Piezography Pro (14 different inks)
Paper: Canson Infinity Photo Luster Premium RC Fine Art — 310 g/m²
Dimensions: 18.5 × 25 cm (7.28 × 9.84 in.)

Print made from the original negative held in the Manfred Kreiner estate archives.

The 14-ink Piezography Pro process yields a particularly rich rendition of gray values, with deep blacks, fine detail, and extremely nuanced tonal transitions.

The print is made on Canson Infinity Photo Luster Premium RC Fine Art — 310 g/m², a Fine Art paper suited to high-quality photographic reproduction.

AUTHENTICATION & DOCUMENTATION:
The print is authorized by the photographer’s estate and bears on the back the stamp of Manfred Kreiner, as well as his handwritten numbering 2/75.

An exclusive portfolio dedicated to Manfred L. Kreiner also accompanies the work. It presents his career, his photographic work on the Kennedy years, and a selection of his photographs, within the limits of currently available copies.

PACKAGING & SHIPMENT:
The photographic work is carefully protected and packaged for transport, with particular attention paid to its surface.
The packaging is designed to ensure optimal protection of the work during transport and to guarantee its receipt in the best possible condition.

COLLECTOR’S EDITION:
This photograph is offered in an edition strictly limited to 75 copies.
The listed edition number corresponds to the copy currently available for sale (2/75).
The work is delivered in a state suitable for immediate framing.