Children at a Puppet Theatre Paris 1963 Photography Print

When the dragon was finally slain on stage at the Tuileries Garden, Alfred Eisenstaedt was there to capture the exact micro-second of pure human reaction. This print documents that 1963 puppet show, focusing not on the performance but on the sea of wide-eyed, screaming, and mesmerized children in the audience.

About street photography

Street photographers often work with small cameras to stay unnoticed and capture natural moments. Many photographers still choose black and white to emphasise light, shape and mood over colour. The original image dates from 1963. Vintage prints preserve the look of the film stocks, papers and printing methods of their time.

Styling this street photograph

The mid-century style and black-and-white palette of this street photograph feel at home in modern and traditional interiors alike. In a home office, hang “Children at a Puppet Theatre Paris” above a desk: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. Black and white suits any palette, so “Children at a Puppet Theatre Paris” is easy to place; finish it with a slim black frame and a white mat.

At a glance

• Type: Street photograph
• Year: 1963
• Style: Street photography, Black and white photography
• Colours: black-and-white
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Black and White Photography Prints, Fine Art Photography Prints, Street Photography Prints