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Edward Steichen

American photographer

Also known as: Eduard Jean Steichen

Written by John Szarkowski

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In full:: Eduard Jean Steichen

Born:: March 27, 1879, Luxembourg

Died:: March 25, 1973, West Redding, Connecticut, U.S. (aged 93)

Movement / Style:: Photo-Secession

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Edward Steichen (born March 27, 1879, Luxembourg—died March 25, 1973, West Redding, Connecticut, U.S.) American photographer who achieved distinction in a remarkably broad range of roles. In his youth he was perhaps the most talented and inventive photographer among those working to win public acceptance of photography as a fine art. He went on to gain fame as a commercial photographer in the 1920s and ’30s, when he created stylish and convincing portraits of artists and celebrities. He was also a prominent curator, organizing the hugely influential “Family of Man” exhibition in 1955. Born in Luxembourg, Steichen and his parents ...(100 of 1241 words)

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