World Famous Photos From LIFE Magazine And The Stories Behind Them

Published on 10/05/2022
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The Man Himself, 1941

The British Bulldog, Winston Churchill was the prime minister of Britain during the Second World War. Here he was photographed in a dramatic fashion by Yousuf Karsh.

The Man Himself 1941

The Man Himself 1941

Karsh wanted to take a bold photo that showed Churchill as a powerful and imposing figure, and his use of light and shadow certainly achieved that to great dramatic effect. It’s a stellar photo, and perhaps the best one that was ever taken of Churchill. A masterpiece shot.

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