Heritage Auctions to Sell Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographs Collection
Heritage Auctions is offering a significant collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs. The Pulitzer Prize in Photography, established in 1942, is a top photojournalism award. In 1968, it split into Feature Photography and Breaking News Photography. The collection includes images from World War II, Vietnam, civil rights struggles, political upheavals, natural disasters, and moments of triumph and tragedy. Many of these photographs have become iconic parts of collective memory, transcending journalism.
Key facts
- Heritage Auctions presents a collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs.
- The Pulitzer Prize in Photography was established in 1942.
- In 1968, the award split into Feature Photography and Breaking News Photography.
- The collection covers World War II, Vietnam, civil rights, political upheaval, natural disasters.
- Many Pulitzer-winning photographs have become part of collective memory.
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Institutions
- Heritage Auctions
- Pulitzer Prize