Robert Capa’s Mexican Suitecase

April 30, 2009

Back in January 08 we reported on a set of Robert Capa’s images which had not been seen since 1939.

When the three weathered cardboard boxes — known collectively as the Mexican suitcase – arrived at the International Center of Photography more than a year ago, one of the first things a conservator did was bend down and sniff the film coiled inside, fearful of a telltale acrid odor, a sign of nitrate decay. Not only were they in decent condition, but there was also work by Gerda Taro and his Magnum colleague David Seymour.

The images from these rolls of film from the Spanish Civil War can now be seen, 70 years later.

link: NY Times – Robert Capa

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