Boris Yaro

American, 1938 - 2020

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This is a photograph of a scene with people on the floor in an indoor setting. The image is in black and white and shows a person in formal attire lying on the ground, with a dark shadow and surrounding light creating a high contrast effect. Another person is crouched beside them, engaging with the one on the ground. There is an object lying next to the person on the ground, resembling a tie or strip of cloth. Around the scene, several legs and feet are visible, suggesting there are more individuals present, standing and observing the situation. The composition and lighting create a dramatic and tense atmosphere.
Boris Yaro, Robert Kennedy is Assassinated, Ambassador Hotel Busboy Juan Romero, 17, Kneels by Senator Robert Kennedy, June 5, 1968, gelatin silver print with applied color, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.527

Robert Kennedy is Assassinated, Ambassador Hotel Busboy Juan Romero, 17, Kneels by Senator Robert Kennedy

Boris Yaro · June 5, 1968 · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2018.177.527
This is a photograph of a person lying down. The image shows a person dressed in a suit lying on the ground, looking upwards, with partially visible individuals surrounding them. The lighting casts strong contrasts, highlighting the person's face amidst surrounding shadows.
Boris Yaro, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Kennedy Moments after Shooting”, June 5, 1968, gelatin silver print with applied color, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.528

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy Moments after Shooting”

Boris Yaro, Associated Press · June 5, 1968 · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2018.177.528
The image shows two individuals in a well-lit indoor space. One person is lying on the ground with one arm outstretched. They have light-colored hair and their face is partly shaded. They wear a dark jacket with a light-colored shirt underneath. The other person, with short dark hair, is sitting behind them and is wearing a light-colored long-sleeve shirt. The background indicates the presence of other people standing around. The lighting in the image creates strong shadows, adding to the dramatic effect.
Boris Yaro, Assassination of Robert Kennedy, June 5, 1968, gelatin silver print with applied color, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.526

Assassination of Robert Kennedy

Boris Yaro · June 5, 1968 · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2018.177.526