Korda, Alberto. 1928-2001. "Guerrillero Heroico " Havana, Cuba: dated in the print 5/3/1960, [but printed after 2001.c. 1960 [printed slightly later]. Gelatin silver print. 510 x 405 mm. (20 x 16 inches.) signed in the print Alberto Korda at the lower right margin. With a COA issued by Dante Korda in Miami. This evocative image of the ultimate revolutionary was taken by Castro's official photographer, Alberto Korda Korda had been working in Havana as a jobbing photographer at weddings, baptisms and banquets until 1959, when the Cuban Revolution transformed his life. He became the friend and official photographer to Fidel Castro, following him around the world on official trips. This special image of Che was taken as Korda photographed a memorial service on March 5th, 1960. It became the idealized image of the 20th century Revolutionary, and contributed to the fame of Che, and the success of Korda.
Korda, Alberto. 1928-2001. "Guerrillero Heroico " Havana, Cuba: dated in the print 5/3/1960, [but printed after 2001.c. 1960 [printed slightly later]. Gelatin silver print. 510 x 405 mm. (20 x 16 inches.) signed in the print Alberto Korda at the lower right margin. With a COA issued by Dante Korda in Miami. This evocative image of the ultimate revolutionary was taken by Castro's official photographer, Alberto Korda Korda had been working in Havana as a jobbing photographer at weddings, baptisms and banquets until 1959, when the Cuban Revolution transformed his life. He became the friend and official photographer to Fidel Castro, following him around the world on official trips. This special image of Che was taken as Korda photographed a memorial service on March 5th, 1960. It became the idealized image of the 20th century Revolutionary, and contributed to the fame of Che, and the success of Korda.
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