About Henri Cartier-Bresson Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) was a French humanist photographer and pioneering master of candid photography who is widely considered one of the fathers of modern photojournalism. He was the co-founder of Magnum Photos, the most prestigious photography agency in the world, alongside Robert Capa, Chim (David Seymour), and George Rodger . The Photograph: Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris 1952 This iconic image captures a quintessentially Parisian moment at the Longchamp Racecourse (Hippodrome de Longchamp), one of Europe's most prestigious horse racing venues, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The photograph was taken during the legendary Grand Prix de Paris. Cartier-Bresson's genius is on full display here. Rather than simply documenting the race itself, he captures the human drama surrounding the event—the elegant crowds, the tension, the expectations, the fashion, the social dynamics that make Paris unique. The photographic composition demonstrates his mastery of geometry, timing, and the capture of human emotion in an instant. About the Harper's Bazaar 125th Anniversary Edition (1993) Publication Context: This photolithograph is part of the prestigious "125 Great Moments of Harper's Bazaar" commemorative collection published in 1993 to celebrate the magazine's 125th anniversary (founded 1867). Publisher: Hearst Books, New York Release: 1993 (officially) Format: Limited commemorative photolithographic series Curated by the editors of Harper's Bazaar, the world's most influential fashion and culture magazine. Features work by the greatest photographers and illustrators in the history of the publication. Cartier-Bresson was already a Magnum Photos contributor and regular Harper's Bazaar photographer. Only distributed through this official anniversary series—NOT mass-produced. Quality photolithography printing by professional craft techniques. The heavy semi-glossy paper is museum-grade and archival.