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In His Iconic Portrait, Winston Churchill is Scowling Over a Lost Cigar

In His Iconic Portrait, Winston Churchill is Scowling Over a Lost Cigar churchillportrait1

This is a photo of Winston Churchill by Yousuf Karsh, captured in 1941 during the early years of World War II. It is said to be one of the most widely reproduced photos of all time.

It’s a legendary portrait of a legendary man by a legendary photographer. There’s also a legendary story about how it was shot.
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