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Iconic Einstein Pic Fetches $74K

Iconic image beats the record for a photo of the physicist

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(Newser) – An iconic image of a tongue-wagging Albert Einstein went for $74K at a New Hampshire auction, reports WCVB Boston. The photo is from a 1951 birthday celebration for the physicist at Princeton University. While Einstein may look playful in the picture, he intended the irreverent image as a statement against McCarthyism, said the auctioneer. The winning bidder owns a scientific book store in New York.

This undated photo released by RR Auction, LLC., shows an original signed print of Albert Einstein sticking his tongue out at photographers. It sold at a New Hampshire auction house for $74,324.
This undated photo released by RR Auction, LLC., shows an original signed print of Albert Einstein sticking his tongue out at photographers. It sold at a New Hampshire auction house for $74,324.   (AP Photo/RR Auction, LLC.)
German-born American physicist Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955).
German-born American physicist Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955).   (Getty Images)
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This gesture you will like, because it is aimed at all of humanity. A civilian can afford to do what no diplomat would dare. Your loyal and grateful listener, A. Einstein ’53 - translation of German inscription on photo, to news anchor Howard K. Smith

You can tell by his inscription that (Einstein) fully understood the power of the image, and that what he was doing was quite dangerous, considering that the government was forcing intellectuals to name names. - Bobby Livingston, RRAuction.com

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prowlerzee
Jun 21, 09 4:28 AM CDT
Wow. Love that extra info. Good for Einstein! Reply
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Mad
Jun 21, 09 4:33 AM CDT
Righteous, makes the picture even more relevant. Me and Einstein, pissing off republicans for over half a century Reply
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nmhtsos
Jun 21, 09 5:48 AM CDT
Fuck Einstein I'd say you've pissed a lot more people than him,you''re a natural...
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chicken
Jun 21, 09 2:15 PM CDT
Who said anything about Republicans? Your attempt at subversion fails.
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riffran
Jun 21, 09 6:20 AM CDT
I thought that was a jolly Rancher commercial....lol...Einstein was a brilliant man in regards to his science though...first time I ever heard anything about his political veiws....BUT McCarthyism was pretty messed up.....Glad I missed that era Reply
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