Yousuf Karsh's Portraits in Boston

Rudolf Nureyev, 1977
"The celebrated dancer/choreographer was guest artist with the National Ballet of Canada and would shortly venture into his first film role, that of the great screen lover Rudolph Valentino. During our photographic session we cajoled each other about great lovers. "Let me see those sensuous lips of yours," I playfully suggested. Puckishly, mischievously, he covered his mouth, and smiled with his eyes."

• Yousuf Karsh at the MFA in Boston: September 23, 2008 thru January 19, 2009