René Burri (b. Zürich 1933, d. s.p. 2014)

René Burri (b. Zürich 1933, d. s.p. 2014)

René Burri: An original b/w photograph of the Argentinian born revolutionary leader Ernesto 'Che' Guevara (1928–1967) during his stay in Cuba in the early 1960s. Varnished surface. Back stamped 'Agencia de Informacion Nacional - Cuba'. Oak wood frame and double glazing. Visible size 18×12.5 cm. Frame size 30×22 cm.

Not infrequently older photographs turn discoloured In the tropical belt due to the influence of long term extreme humidity. People sometimes seek to counteract this phenomenon by varnishing the surfaces of the photographs, either initially or later. Part of a collection of approx. 200 René Burri press or propaganda photographs, which were acquired in Cuba in the late 1990s.

Condition: This is an original b/w photograph from the mid 1960s, which has a yellowed and somewhat discoloured front and back. Furthermore creased corners and a surface damage in the upper left corner (front). Varnishing probably of a later date.

Category: Photos ▸ Vintage photographs