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his photograph is a signed masterpiece by the world-renowned Brazilian social-documentary photographer Sebastião Salgado. Artwork Overview Title: First Communion in Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil Date: 1981 Medium: Gelatin silver print / Platinum-palladium print Subject Matter: The image captures three young girls wearing white first communion dresses and feathery angel wings, gazing directly toward the viewer. It is part of Salgado's seminal work documenting the struggles, culture, and deep-rooted spiritual life of rural communities in Latin America.Signature: The artist's distinctive signature is visible in pencil on the bottom right margin of the matte.Collection & Value This specific print is a highly sought-after piece within fine art photography markets. Editions of this work are held in major institution collections, including the Harn Museum of Art and The Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art. It frequently surfaces at premier auction houses such as Sotheby's and Bonhams. |
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