Keystone Press Agency
Keystone Press Agency, founded in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1892, took its name from the official nickname of its home state—“The Keystone State”—with an ambitious mission: to document the world through photography and become a leading source for the global press. Over the course of nearly a century, from the 1890s through the early 1980s, Keystone photographers chronicled some of the most defining moments in modern history. Their work spanned world conflicts, groundbreaking achievements, political and social movements, cultural milestones, and the lives of influential artists and public figures.
The agency’s photographs form a vital visual record of the 20th century, offering a unique historical archive that reflects both the everyday and the extraordinary. The collection features compelling news and feature images from around the world and includes portraits of iconic individuals such as Sophia Loren, Winston Churchill, and the Dalai Lama. Importantly, these are original press photographs—printed contemporaneously with the events they depict—making them not only historically significant but also rare artifacts of photojournalistic history. Through its vast and diverse output, Keystone helped shape how the world saw itself across decades of profound change.
Photography & Works
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“It’s War – We Will Not be Undersold” New York Shop Sign Add to cart -
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Alan Shepard Holds Flag On The Moon During Apollo Mission Add to cart -
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Albert Einstein Dictating To Secretary Add to cart -
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Albert Einstein Outside, Princeton Add to cart -
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Albert Einstein Writing on Blackboard Add to cart -
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All Round Car, Custom Car Show, England Add to cart -
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Antique Cars At Junkyard, Waltham Cross Add to cart -
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Antique cars stacked in junkyard, with man holding pickax Add to cart -
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Beatles Sitting at School Add to cart -
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Bernard Buffet Painting Add to cart -
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Beuys by Andy Warhol Add to cart -
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Britt Ekland at Dior Show in Beaded Gown and Jewelry Add to cart -
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Cecil Beaton Add to cart -
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Cecil Beaton painting outdoors at his home in Wiltshire Add to cart -
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Chanel model in Tweed Suit, Scarf, and Red jersey blouse Add to cart -
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Charlie Chaplin Directs Sophia Loren for “A Countess from Hong Kong” Add to cart -
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Christian Dior London Spring Collection, two models in wool coats and hats with workman Add to cart -
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Coney Island – Playground of the Western World Add to cart -
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Diana Ross Receiving A Cesar Film Award At The Congress In Paris Add to cart -
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Dressmaker Fitting for Sophia Loren Add to cart -
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Duke Ellington celebrating 70th birthday at Alcazar in France with dancer Add to cart -
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Duke Ellington playing piano at the Piper Club, Rome Add to cart -
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Einstein Setting Type For First Line Of Jewish Newspaper Add to cart -
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Ella Fitzgerald performing at ball in Munich Add to cart