Sir Winston Churchill
Artist
Yousuf Karsh
(Canadian, 1908-2002)
CultureArmenian | Canadian
Date1941
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall, Image: 19 3/4 × 15 7/8 in. (50.2 × 40.3 cm)
Overall: 28 1/16 × 22 in. (71.3 × 55.9 cm)
Overall, Mat: 32 × 26 in. (81.3 × 66 cm)
Overall: 28 1/16 × 22 in. (71.3 × 55.9 cm)
Overall, Mat: 32 × 26 in. (81.3 × 66 cm)
InscribedStamp on verso: "Photograph by Yousuf Karsh" Signed below image.
Credit LineGift of Joyce F. and Robert B. Menschel
Object number2007.12.62
Not on view
DescriptionThis gelatin silver print is of Winston Churchill. He is looking out at the viewer with one hand on his hip and the other resting on his cane. He is wearing a black suit and bowtie.Label TextYousuf Karsh Armenian/Canadian (1908-2002) Sir Winston Churchill, 1941 Gelatin-silver print Gift of Joyce F. and Robert B. Menschel 2007.12.62ProvenanceCollection of Robert B. and Joyce F. Menschel, New York; Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Virginia, Gift of Joyce F. and Robert B. Menschel, 2007 Exhibition History'Recent Photography Acquistions," Alice R. and Frank B. Sol Photography Galleries, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, December 12, 2008.
