[Sibelius, Jean (1865–1957)] Karsh, Yousuf. (1908–2002)
"Jean Sibelius, 1949" – Original Photograph
Gold-toned silver gelatin photograph of the great composer and violinist by the Armenian born Canadian portrait photographer. Signed "Karsch/Ottowa" in white ink to the lower left corner, and inscribed "2" in pencil within the estate stamp on the verso. Not examined out of frame but in apparently fine condition. Printed on Kodak Opal V paper, measures 11.25 x 9.25 inches (28.6 x 23.5 cm), framed.Yousuf Karsh CC was an Armenian-Canadian photographer known for his portraits of notable individuals. He has been described as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century. An Armenian Genocide survivor, Karsh migrated to Canada as a refugee. By the 1930s he established himself as a significant photographer in Ottawa, where he lived most of his adult life, though he traveled extensively for work. His iconic 1941 photograph of Winston Churchill was a breakthrough point in his 60-year career, through which he took numerous photos of known political leaders, men and women of arts and sciences. Over 20 photos by Karsh appeared on the cover of Life magazine, until he retired in 1992. (19551)