Karsh Signature

Yousuf Karsh, master photographer of the 20th century

Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede, 1953

The Calgary Stampede takes place next month. The Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The event’s roots are traced to 1886, and in 1953 Karsh photographed “Stampede Week” for Macleans Magazine.

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