Manfred Linus Kreiner - John Fitzgerald Kennedy — Investiture au Capitole avec Robert Frost, Washington D.C., 1961

MANFRED LINUS KREINER (1926-2005)

Title:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy — Inauguration at the Capitol with Robert Frost, Washington D.C., 1961

Key points:
John F. Kennedy — 35th President of the United States
January 20, 1961 — Washington D.C.
U.S. Capitol inauguration ceremony
John F. Kennedy alongside poet Robert Frost
Robert Frost, a major figure in American poetry
Recitation of Dedication during the ceremony; he was originally invited to recite his poem Dedication, written especially for the occasion, but the glare of the sun on the snow prevented him from reading it and he ultimately recited The Gift Outright from memory
This photograph brings together two iconic figures of that historic day, the new American president and one of the great representatives of American culture. Manfred Linus Kreiner captures an exceptional moment of the inauguration, with the military band in the foreground and the numerous personalities gathered at the Capitol.
Print made from the original negative preserved in the photographer’s estate archives and authenticated by embargo stamp on the back. Limited edition: 2/75

Details:
Year (shot): 1961
Date: January 20, 1961
Place: Washington D.C., United States
Event: Inauguration of John F. Kennedy as president
Print year: 2019
Technique: Piezography Pro Print (14 inks)
Paper: Canson Infinity Photo Luster Premium RC Fine Art – 310 g/m²
Dimensions: 33 x 24 cm (13 x 9.45 in.)
Edition: 75 copies
Signed edition: 2/75

Authentication:
Print authorized by the estate
Back stamp
Hand-numbered (2/75)

Condition:
Excellent condition — ready to be framed

A particularly remarkable photograph of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, bringing together the new president and poet Robert Frost at the Capitol on January 20, 1961. From the archives of Manfred Linus Kreiner and printed from the original negative, this image bears witness to the exceptional meeting between political power and American culture during one of the most emblematic inaugurations in United States history.