Did HCB Henri-Cartier-Bresson develop the negatives by himself?

[Dan]

A good cure for HCB worship is to go see a large collection of his work in person.

While still appreciating his eye, you will likely be less enamored of his technique, equipment or developing/printing process.

So true, especially comparing him to the well-known printing masters of his time.

 

[PRJ]

I think the most accurate way to phrase an answer to the OP's question is "only if he had to."