Alarm in Bilbao

Robert Capa American, born Hungary

1937

Not on view

As a report on a specific conflict-the Spanish Civil War, which Capa covered on the side of the Loyalists-this photograph could be found wanting because of its lack of explicitness. However, the sense of urgency without precise cause, so perfectly captured, makes it a particularly compelling image.

Artwork Details

Title: Alarm in Bilbao
Artist: Robert Capa (American (born Hungary), Budapest 1913–1954 Thai Binh)
Date: 1937
Medium: Gelatin silver print
Dimensions: Image: 17.5 x 24 cm (6 7/8 x 9 7/16 in.)
Classification: Photographs
Credit Line: Gilman Collection, Museum Purchase, 2005
Object Number: 2005.100.441
Rights and Reproduction: © International Center of Photography / Magnum Photos
Curatorial Department: Photographs

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