Question: help me find a famous old photgraph

arcadia — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:05:02 -0800

I'm looking for a famous old photograph. I can see it in my mind but don't know what its title is. It's possible it's by Henri Cartier-Bresson, but maybe not. The photo is taken from inside an art gallery, and through the window can be seen a middle aged man and woman. The woman is saying something to the man about a painting that's in front of them, but the man is peeking sideways at another painting that depicts a nude woman. I love this photo, I think it sums up so much of human experience in one image. Also, I remember that this photo is part of a series of photos depicting the reactions of different people (including children and a cop) to the nude painting. I'm sure someone out there will know the title and photographer. Thank you!

By: suedehead

suedehead — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:21:38 -0800

It's The Sidelong Glance, by Robert Doisneau.

By: WCityMike

WCityMike — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:22:47 -0800

One of the reasons I love Ask Mefi. Other people are into the coolest things I'd never've run across on my own.

By: chuckdarwin

chuckdarwin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:54:04 -0800

Killer photo!

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Question: help me find a famous old photgraph

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