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First meeting of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in Venice. Two weeks later, Hitler became Führer of the Reich, June 13, 1934
First meeting of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in Venice. Two weeks later, Hitler became Führer of the Reich, June 13, 1934

First meeting of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in Venice. Two weeks later, Hitler became Führer of the Reich, June 13, 1934

Artist Alfred Eisenstaedt (American, born Poland, 1898 - 1995)
Date1934
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage and sheet: 11 9/16 × 9 1/4 inches (29.37 × 23.5 cm)
Mount: 18 7/8 × 13 1/2 inches (47.94 × 34.29 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2016.75.66.30
SignedSigned on mount recto, lower right, in black pen: "Eisenstaedt"
InscribedDated on mount recto, lower left, in black pen: "1934"; Inscribed on mount verso, top, in blue pen: "First meeting of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in Venice June 13-1934 / Two months later Hitler became Führer of the Reich."
MarkingsNumbered on mount verso, lower left corner, in pencil: "72"
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DescriptionImage of smiling man in military uniform shaking hands with Hitler who is holding his hat and wearing a long coat.Provenance
The Hall Family Foundation, Kansas City, MO, 2016;   
Their gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2016.
Copyright© Alfred Eisenstaedt / Time & Life Pictures / Getty Images
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