Iconic limited edition oversized matte-finish 10 x 13 silver gelatin photograph of Albert Einstein, numbered 112/450, taken in 1946 by noted street photographer and celebrity portraitist Fred Stein, and printed in 1994 by Stein's son, Peter Stein. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 20.75. Stamped and signed on the reverse by Peter Stein as an authorized print from the estate of Fred Stein. In very fine condition, with some scratching only to the frame itself.
From Fred Stein: A Retrospective by Dawn Freer: 'In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in residence at Princeton University, Fred Stein was granted ten minutes of the great man's time to take a portrait. After the time was up, Einstein's secretary came in to usher Stein out. However, Einstein insisted that he stay, saying that their discussion was too interesting to cut short. The secretary came back repeatedly, but the visit extended to two hours. The resulting portrait by Fred Stein pictures a deep intelligence engaged in thought. It became an iconic image, and one of the most famous photographs ever taken of Albert Einstein.'
