Che Guevara & Cuban Revolution Film Contact Sheet

Description: Title: Che Guevara & Revolutionaries – Film Contact Sheet Year: 1960s Size: 11 x 14 inches Description: This rare contact sheet is a remarkable artifact from the Cuban Revolution, offering a glimpse into the raw, unedited moments captured by renowned photographer Alberto Korda. The sheet displays multiple frames from a significant event, showcasing revolutionary leaders such as Che Guevara in various stages of action and reflection. Each frame is a window into a time when history was being made—rallies, speeches, and candid moments are preserved on this sheet, tracing the trajectory of a pivotal day in Cuban history. The contact sheet is more than a simple collection of images; it is a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous selection process Korda undertook in choosing the images that would go on to become world-renowned symbols of revolution. The inclusion of Che Guevara, a figure whose very image has come to define rebellion and resistance, elevates this piece from a mere collection of photographs to an extraordinary document of a time and place that reshaped Latin America and the world. Each frame on this sheet tells its own story. From close-up portraits of Guevara, intense and focused, to wider shots of the crowds and atmosphere of revolution, the contact sheet captures the energy and emotions of the moment. The filmstrip border, marked with "Kodak Plus X Pan Film," adds to the authenticity of the time, preserving the traditional photographic process that was used to capture these historic moments. The image also offers a rare opportunity to see Che in a variety of poses—some iconic, others more private and less frequently seen. It showcases the blend of public leadership and personal introspection that characterized his role in the revolution. For historians, collectors, and admirers of revolutionary history, this signed 11 x 14 inch print is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a piece of photographic history, one that not only captures the revolution in action but also the craft behind the legendary images that shaped public perception of it. This contact sheet reveals the careful craftsmanship behind Korda’s work and the enduring legacy of his subject, Che Guevara. The inclusion of various frames and angles adds to the depth of this piece, showing both the intensity of revolutionary leadership and the quieter, reflective moments that make these images so deeply human.

Price: 2800 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

End Time: 2025-01-24T07:39:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD

Product Images

Che Guevara & Cuban Revolution Film Contact Sheet – Signed by Korda (11x14")

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Features: Embossed, Limited Edition, One of a Kind (OOAK), Press Photograph

Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999

Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print

Subject: Actors, Fight Club, Funeral, Men, Military, Monument, Motivational, Presidents, Silhouettes, Suicide Squad, The Last of Us, Uniforms, World War II (1939-1945)

Vintage: No

Size: 11 x 14 in

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Material: Paper

Number of Photographs: 1

Image Orientation: Landscape

Year of Production: 1960

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Finish: Glossy

Image Color: Black & White

Featured Person/Artist: Che Guevara

Style: Documentary, Photojournalism