Original glossy 11.75 x 16 silver gelatin photograph entitled 'Klyatva soldata [Soldier's Oath],' showing a Russian soldier kissing his rifle minutes before attacking an entrenched German defensive position, taken in 1942 by Soviet photojournalist Mark Markov-Grinberg. Signed, titled, and dated on the reverse in ballpoint, "1942, Klyatva soldata, M. Markov-Grinberg." In very good to fine condition, with a few light creases and scattered surface abrasions.
Provenance: The World War II 70th Anniversary Sale, Bonhams, April 29, 2015.
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