José NICOLAS (1956) - Lot 107

José NICOLAS (1956) Prince Charles at the Normandy landings, 1994 Color print On back, signed, dated, titled Folded corners 50 x 40 cm Note: Taken in 1994 during the commemoration of the Normandy Landings, this photograph by José Nicolas captures a solemn moment when Prince Charles, surrounded by British servicemen, observes a parachute drop. The photographer precisely captures the coordination between raised gazes and silhouettes suspended in the sky, giving the scene an almost choreographic dynamic. The image conveys both military memory, the tribute paid to veterans and the symbolic dimension of the royal presence. True to his documentary approach, José Nicolas combines historical accuracy with a sense of visual storytelling, creating a photograph that is both ceremonial and deeply human.