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Explore a selection of photographs by Richard Avedon, a master of portrait, reportage, and fashion photography. See his iconic images of celebrities, artists, activists, and everyday people from around the world.
Richard Avedon (May 15, 1923 – October 1, 2004) was an American fashion and portrait photographer. He worked for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Elle specializing in capturing movement in still pictures of fashion, theater and dance.
Oct 1, 2004 · Learn about Richard Avedon, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, who revolutionized fashion and portrait photography with his humanistic and expressive style. Explore his life, works, and ideas through quotes, images, and summaries.
- American
- May 15, 1923
- New York City, New York
- October 1, 2004
Dec 21, 2022 · See 20 iconic photographs by the master photographer of celebrities, activists, politicians and everyday Americans. Learn how Avedon's stark and intimate style challenged the boundaries of portraiture and reflected the existential condition of his subjects.
Learn about Richard Avedon, an influential American fashion and fine art photographer who captured iconic portraits of celebrities and Western figures. Explore his artworks, exhibitions, and auction prices on Artnet.
- American
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and work of Richard Avedon, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. Explore his iconic fashion shots, his minimalist portraits of celebrities and political figures, and his contributions to photography as an art form.
American fashion and portrait photographer. Best known for his work for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Elle magazines in the 1950s and '60s through the 1980s. He became the first staff photographer of The New Yorker magazine in 1992.
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