Robert Frank. The Trolley-New Orleans, 1955

In the heart of the 1950s, Swiss photographer Robert Frank introduced a series of photographs that would soon redefine American photography. His collection, titled “The Americans”, though initially met with criticism, was eventually regarded as an iconic masterpiece. It presented a raw, unfiltered vie…Read More

Neil Leifer. Muhammad Ali Throwing a Right Hook to Ken Norton, 1973
Credit: Heritage Auctions

Neil Leifer, a distinguished American sports photographer, is renowned for capturing some of the most iconic moments in sports history. His career spans several decades, with a notable focus on boxing photography. This image stands as a testament to…Read More

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August Sander. Three Young Farmers on Their way to a Dance, 1914
Credit: Rare Historical Photos

In the 1914 photograph “Three Farmers on Their Way to a Dance,” August Sander showcases three young men poised in their best outfits. Interestingly, despite the title, these individuals were not actually farmers but worked at an ore mine. On this…Read More

August Sander. The Boxers, Heim Heese and Paul Roderstein, 1929
Credit: Heritage Auctions

In the photograph “The Boxers, Hein Heese and Paul Roderstein, 1929”, the renowned German portrait and documentary photographer August Sander offers a raw, unembellished glimpse into the persona of two boxers, captured in their natural disposition. This pie…Read More