Eddie Adams

American, 1933 - 2004

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This is a black-and-white photograph of two men on a street lined with buildings. Both men are seen from the waist up. The man on the left has his back to us and looks to the left. He wears a shirt or jacket with a high collar and rolled up sleeves, and his hair is short. His arms are outstretched, pointing a small gun towards the man on the right. The man on the right faces us, with his hands behind his back. His face is contorted in an expression of distress, with his downturned mouth partially open. He wears a loose flannel shirt, and his hair is long on the top and shorter on the sides. both men have black hair and medium-toned skin. The street stretches beyond the men, towards the left of center, and it is lined with indistinct buildings in the top right corner of the photograph. On the left side, some trees can be seen, and a man in a helmet is partially visible.
Eddie Adams, Associated Press, Saigon Execution, February 1, 1968, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.625

Saigon Execution

Eddie Adams, Associated Press · February 1, 1968 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.625
The image depicts a person in mostly full-body view, with legs slightly bent in a kneeling or crouching position. The person is facing left, leaning forward with arms towards their back. The individual's facial features are covered by a blindfold, with short dark hair. They wear a dark suit over a white shirt, and the background is blurred and dark, hinting at an outdoor setting. A vertical post is positioned behind the person. The image has a grainy quality and shows no visible jewelry or objects being held.
Eddie Adams, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Son Vinh's Family...”, March 14, 1966, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.557

Title from caption on object: “Son Vinh's Family...”

Eddie Adams, Associated Press · March 14, 1966 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.557