In 1950 Gisèle Freund´s photocoverage of a bejewelled Eva Peron for Life Magazine caused a diplomatic stir between the United States and Argentina and upset many of Peron’s supporters—the ostentatious photographs went against the official party line of austerity; Life Magazine was blacklisted in Argentina, Freund had to escape the country with her negatives.
Evita Perón, on national holiday, Buenos Aires, 1950
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Evita Perón, preparing for National Holiday, Buenos Aires, 1950
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Evita Perón, plays with her two poodles, Buenos Aires, 1950
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Evita Perón, shows her hat collection, Buenos Aires, 1950
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