Manfred Linus Kreiner - RARE - John F. Kennedy — Ambassade d’Allemagne, Washington D.C., 22 novembre 1961

MANFRED LINUS KREINER (1926–2005)

Title: Rare - John F. Kennedy — Embassy of Germany, Washington, D.C., November 22, 1961

DESCRIPTION:
Elegant portrait of John F. Kennedy photographed at the German Embassy in Washington, D.C., on November 22, 1961, during the official evening held in honor of the American president and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer.
John F. Kennedy appears in a tuxedo, accompanied by several members of his entourage.
This series constitutes a very rare photographic record of this diplomatic evening.
Manfred Kreiner was the only photographer authorized to document this event at the German Embassy in Washington.
Thus, these photographs constitute an exceptional series, directly from his original negatives.

DETAILS:
Format: 19 × 13 cm (7.48 × 5.12 in.)
Edition: Open edition
Paper: ILFORD Lustre, black and white, slightly satin-finished
Technology: black-and-white silver halide photographic paper
Weight: 190 g/m²
Source: print made from Manfred Kreiner’s original negative

AUTHENTICATION AND DOCUMENTATION:
This photograph comes from the Manfred Linus Kreiner photographic archive and is a print made from his original negative.
Manfred Kreiner’s stamp is affixed to the back of the photograph.

DOCUMENTARY PORTFOLIO:
The lot will be accompanied by a portfolio dedicated to Manfred Kreiner, tracing his career, his history, and his photographic work around the Kennedy years.

SUCCESSION AUTHORIZATION:
This print is produced with the authorization of the Manfred Kreiner Archive estate.

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING:
The photograph will be carefully protected and packed to ensure its safety during transport.
The photograph is ready to be framed.
*Framing shown for illustration purposes. The frame is not included in the lot.