Philippe ROCHOT (1946) - Lot 263

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Philippe ROCHOT (1946) - Lot 263
Philippe ROCHOT (1946) Demonstration around the American Embassy, Tehran, Iran, 1979 Digital color print On the back, signed, titled, dated, located and captioned "demonstrations around the US embassy during the hostage-taking of 52 diplomats". Dimensions including margins: 30 x 45 cm Note : With Manifestation autour de l'ambassade américaine, Téhéran, 1979, Philippe Rochot captures a key moment in contemporary history, at the heart of the hostage crisis that profoundly affected international relations. On November 4, 1979, Iranian students stormed the American embassy and held diplomats for 444 days, triggering a worldwide crisis. The image impresses with its graphic force: a dense, almost abstract crowd, where dark silhouettes blend into a rhythmic composition, punctuated by touches of light. This bird's-eye view transforms the scene into a powerful visual motif, both documentary and aesthetic. This digital color print, signed and fully captioned on the back, is a major historical testimony as well as a visually striking work, a powerful piece at the crossroads of history and the photographic eye.
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