Manfred Linus Kreiner - John Fitzgerald Kennedy — Tribune présidentielle, défilé inaugural, Washington D.C., 1961

MANFRED LINUS KREINER (1926-2005)

Title:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy — Presidential Tribune, Inaugural Parade, Washington D.C., 1961

Key points:
John F. Kennedy — New President of the United States
January 20, 1961 — Washington D.C.
John F. Kennedy at the presidential podium
Inaugural parade following the inauguration ceremony
Presence of Jackie Kennedy and official figures
Presidential tribune at the heart of the inaugural ceremonies
Photograph taken in Washington D.C.
Print from the original negative (estate of the photographer)
Limited edition: 1/75
Format: 24 × 33 cm (9.45 × 13 in.)

Description:
Photograph taken on January 20, 1961 in Washington D.C., during the inaugural parade following John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s inauguration ceremony.
The new President of the United States is photographed at the presidential podium, among official guests and representatives of the armed forces, as he attends the inaugural parade. Jackie Kennedy is also visible in the foreground, beside her husband.
Manfred Linus Kreiner captures here an emblematic moment from the early hours of Kennedy’s presidency, as the new president has just taken office and participates in the ceremonies accompanying his accession to the White House.
Print made from the original negative kept in the photographer’s estate archives and authenticated by stamp on the back. Edition numbered 3/75.

Technical details:
Year (shot): 1961
Date: January 20, 1961
Place: Washington D.C., United States
Event: John F. Kennedy inaugural parade
Print year: 2019
Technique: Piezography Pro Print (14 inks)
Paper: Canson Infinity Photo Luster Premium RC Fine Art – 310 g/m²
Dimensions: 24 × 33 cm (9.45 × 13 in.)
Edition: 75 prints
Print run: 3/75

Authentication:
Print authorized by the estate
Back stamp
Hand-numbered (3/75)

Condition:
Excellent condition — ready for framing

A historical photograph of John F. Kennedy at the presidential podium on the day of his inauguration, as he attends the inaugural parade on January 20, 1961. From the Manfred Linus Kreiner archives and printed from the original negative, this image bears witness to the solemn atmosphere surrounding the early hours of Kennedy’s presidency.