Stuart FranklinThe Tank Man, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, 1989
From £3,600
Signed on reverseArchival pigment print
Accompanied by Magnum Photos COA
Available in three sizes: Paper size: 11 x 14 inches Paper size: 16 x 20 inchesPaper size: 24 x 30 inches
Signed on reverseArchival pigment print
Accompanied by Magnum Photos COA
Available in three sizes: Paper size: 11 x 14 inches Paper size: 16 x 20 inchesPaper size: 24 x 30 inches
This artwork is an archival pigment print. The work comes directly from the artist, via Magnum Photos in London. The print is signed on the reverse by Stuart Franklin.
© Stuart Franklin/Magnum Photos
Framing
Stuart Franklin: The Tank Man. We recommend book-mounting this print in a wide passe-partout and then framing it in a black wooden box. This classic method not only gives visual priority to the image but also fits seamlessly into most interiors. However, if you prefer a different look, other framing options are also available. Additionally, to ensure the highest levels of production, all of our frames are handcrafted to museum standards by one of the UK’s leading workshops. Please note that prices include tax, but exclude framing and shipping costs.
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Artwork In Detail
The Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing in 1989 began as a student-led call for political reform, greater freedoms, and an end to corruption. As the movement grew, tens of thousands staged hunger strikes and demonstrations that drew global attention. On June 3–4, the Chinese government sent in troops and tanks, causing a tragic loss of life. Amid the chaos, Stuart Franklin captured the now-iconic image of a lone man blocking a column of tanks—a photograph that endures as a symbol of resistance, as well as the worldwide struggle for democracy. Presented in collaboration with Magnum Photos.
Stuart Franklin
The Tank Man, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, 1989
EnquireStuart Franklin: The Tank Man, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China (1989)
Stuart Franklin
UK
B. 1956
EnquireStuart Franklin, a British photographer, built his reputation through powerful documentary work. He gained global recognition in 1989 with his iconic ‘Tank Man’ photograph from the Tiananmen Square protests, which won a World Press Photo Award. Earlier, he documented the 1984–1985 Sahel famine, earning critical acclaim for its urgency and humanity. He later contributed more than 20 stories to National Geographic, published books including ‘Footprint: Our Landscape in Flux’ (2008) and ‘The Documentary Impulse’ (2016), and led Magnum Photos as president from 2006 to 2009. Today, major institutions such as the National Galleries of Scotland collect and exhibit his work.
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