Séville en fête by Brassaï

cw — the capirotes displayed here are part of the costumes traditionally worn by Spanish religious orders - but are more commonly associated with the KKK. In this context they’re used as symbols of Catholic penitence, rather than white supremacy and racial hatred.

154 pages of black and white photographs and accompanying text in French. Hardcover. First edition. Slight wear/markings to jacket and one page coming loose and stuck in (see pictures) - otherwise in very good condition. 1954