Snapshots of milestones in history of mankind
WHO can forget those eyes? Two pools of green in a sunburnt face, staring out from the depths of Afghanistan. When Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl” appeared on the cover of National Geographic in June 1985, the image became an instant icon, capturing the magazine’s exploratory spirit and dedication to top-notch photography.
A print of “Afghan Girl” will be among the 200-plus treasures from the National Geographic Society’s archives to go under the gavel at Christie’s today. The auction comes just ahead of the society’s 125th anniversary, with proceeds going toward preserving the archive and supporting emerging photographers and artists.
