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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
STATUE OF LIBERTY AND SAILORS
New York City , NY. July 03, 1986. Liberty Weekend was the celebration of the restoration and centenary of the Statue of Liberty. Sailors on the sails.
The photos are in open edition but signed and captioned by Jean Pierre Laffont himself.
Available works (all unframed)
- 16x20 inches - $2,000
- 20x24 inches - $2,500
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
STATUE OF LIBERTY AND SAILORS
New York City , NY. July 03, 1986. Liberty Weekend was the celebration of the restoration and centenary of the Statue of Liberty. Sailors on the sails.
The photos are in open edition but signed and captioned by Jean Pierre Laffont himself.
Available works (all unframed)
- 16x20 inches - $2,000
- 20x24 inches - $2,500
To speak directly with one of our Art Experts, you can call or text us at +1 (646) 696-9535.
