Philippe ROCHOT ( 1946) - Lot 205

Philippe ROCHOT ( 1946) Beirut 1975 The Lebanese Christian Phalanges Silver print 30 x 40 cm Note: Photographed by Philippe Rochot in Beirut in 1975, at the start of the Lebanese civil war. The image documents the presence of the Christian Phalange militia, a major player in the conflict, in a context of high political and community tensions. This photograph is part of a field reporting approach, bearing witness to the realities of the conflict and its protagonists. It is of great historical and documentary interest in understanding the beginnings of the civil war in Lebanon. The silver print, in a significant format, reinforces the visual impact of the image and its interest for collectors of reportage photography and contemporary history.