Artist: Leo Erken (1964)

Lech Walesa campaigns before Poland’s presidential elections. Walesa won the election after receiving the support of the Catholic church and of his main rival, Premier Mazowiecki. [1991 Photo Contest World Press Photo, People in the News, Honorable mention]

Vintage gelatin silverprint by the photographer, printed 1991, print size 21x31cm on paper size 27x37cm.

Provenance: vintage print collection photoagency Hollandse Hoogte