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, who became the 35th President of the United States.
The photograph captures John F. Kennedy alone at the presidential lectern, delivering his inaugural speech 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 dais 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 speaks to the nation and delivers one of the most famous inaugural speeches in American history. His speech is notably marked by the phrase that has become emblematic: “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” This line constitutes the culmination and one of the most memorable formulations of his inaugural address.

Through its viewpoint and composition, Kreiner captures 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 The Kennedy Years corpus by Manfred Kreiner, rediscovered from the original negatives preserved in the photographer’s estate archives.

THE PRINT:
Limited edition: 2/75
Year of capture: 1961
Year of print: 2019
Date: January 20, 1961
Place: 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 kept in the Manfred Kreiner estate archives.

The 14-ink Piezography Pro process provides a particularly rich rendering of gray scale 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 suitable for 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 & SHIPPING:
The photographic work is carefully protected and conditioned for transport, with special care given to its surface.

The packaging is designed to ensure optimal protection of the work during transport and to guarantee its arrival in the best possible condition.

COLLECTOR EDITION:
This photograph is offered in a strictly limited edition of 75 copies.
The edition number indicated corresponds to the copy currently available for sale (2/75).

The work is delivered in a ready-to-frame condition."