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About the artist
Born in Algeria in 1935, Jean-Pierre Laffont studied photography at Arts et Métiers in Vevey, Switzerland, before immigrating to the United States in 1965 where he began his career as a photojournalist. After joining the Gamma agency, he started to cover political events and followed the riots against the war in Vietnam and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. In 1973, alongside his wife Eliane, he co-founded Sygma Photo News, which rose to the top of the list of press agencies.
About the work
SUMMER AT RIVERSIDE PARK NYC 1965
Riverside Park, New York City, NY. Summer 1965. Riverside Park and 81st Street. Sophie and Elyzabeth Markevitch look through the gate at a train passing under Riverside Park. FIRST GAY PARADE IN NYC
Central Park, New York City, NY. June 28th,1970.
Available works (all unframed)
- 16x20 inches - $2,500
- 20x24 inches - $3,000
To speak directly with one of our Art Experts, you can call or text us at +1 (646) 696-9535.
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About the artist
Born in Algeria in 1935, Jean-Pierre Laffont studied photography at Arts et Métiers in Vevey, Switzerland, before immigrating to the United States in 1965 where he began his career as a photojournalist. After joining the Gamma agency, he started to cover political events and followed the riots against the war in Vietnam and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. In 1973, alongside his wife Eliane, he co-founded Sygma Photo News, which rose to the top of the list of press agencies.
About the work
SUMMER AT RIVERSIDE PARK NYC 1965
Riverside Park, New York City, NY. Summer 1965. Riverside Park and 81st Street. Sophie and Elyzabeth Markevitch look through the gate at a train passing under Riverside Park. FIRST GAY PARADE IN NYC
Central Park, New York City, NY. June 28th,1970.
Available works (all unframed)
- 16x20 inches - $2,500
- 20x24 inches - $3,000
To speak directly with one of our Art Experts, you can call or text us at +1 (646) 696-9535.
