The World of Sebastião Salgado - 2025

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Sebastião Salgado Brazil, 1944-2025

Chemical sprays protect this fire fighter against the extreme flame temperature. Greater Burhan Oil Field, Kuwait, 1991

Mounted Gelatin silver print

Paper 120 x 155 cm; Image 90 x 125 cm (36 x 50 inches)

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