Chris von Wangenheim (1942 - 1981)

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Chris von Wangenheim

Chris von Wangenheim is a German fashion photographer and one of the most avant-garde image-makers of the 20th century.

In his relatively short career (1968 to 1981) Chris von Wangenheim created legendary images for all the leading fashion publications of the 70's including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Interview. He also created unforgettable ad campaigns for Valentino, Dior, Calvin Klein and Revlon.

At the height of his success, Chris died in a car accident in 1981 at the age of 39, leaving behind a tremendous legacy.

Date and place of birt:21 february 1942, Brzeg, Poland
Date and place of death:9 march 1981, Saint-Martin, France
Nationality:Germany, France, USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Photographer
Genre:Candid photography, Portrait
Art style:Color photo, Fashion photography, Contemporary art

Creators Germany

Julius Schoppe (1795 - 1868)
Julius Schoppe
1795 - 1868
Peter Stauss (1966)
Peter Stauss
1966
Johann Karl Loth (1632 - 1698)
Johann Karl Loth
1632 - 1698
Christian Gottlieb Schick (1776 - 1812)
Christian Gottlieb Schick
1776 - 1812
Hans am Ende (1864 - 1918)
Hans am Ende
1864 - 1918
Walter Urbach (1925 - 2018)
Walter Urbach
1925 - 2018
Anton Hickel (1745 - 1798)
Anton Hickel
1745 - 1798
Carl Kayser-Eichberg (1873 - 1964)
Carl Kayser-Eichberg
1873 - 1964
Ferdinand Knab (1834 - 1902)
Ferdinand Knab
1834 - 1902
Ervin Bossányi (1891 - 1975)
Ervin Bossányi
1891 - 1975
Johann Conrad Seekatz (1719 - 1768)
Johann Conrad Seekatz
1719 - 1768
Bernd Becher (1931 - 2007)
Bernd Becher
1931 - 2007
Johann Evangelist Holzer (1709 - 1740)
Johann Evangelist Holzer
1709 - 1740
Wilhelm Gottfried Bauer (1779 - 1853)
Wilhelm Gottfried Bauer
1779 - 1853
Clemens von Zimmermann (1788 - 1869)
Clemens von Zimmermann
1788 - 1869
Adolf Höfer (1869 - 1927)
Adolf Höfer
1869 - 1927

Creators Color photo

Julião Manuel Tavares Sena Sarmento (1948 - 2021)
Julião Manuel Tavares Sena Sarmento
1948 - 2021
Martin Klimas (1971)
Martin Klimas
1971
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky (1920 - 2000)
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky
1920 - 2000
Ablade Glover (1934)
Ablade Glover
1934
Johanna Dumet (1991)
Johanna Dumet
1991
Jean-Yves Klein (1960)
Jean-Yves Klein
1960
Oleg Pavlovich Filatchev (1937 - 1997)
Oleg Pavlovich Filatchev
1937 - 1997
Torey Thornton (1990)
Torey Thornton
1990
André Krigar (1952)
André Krigar
1952
Andrea Marie Breiling (XX century)
Andrea Marie Breiling
XX century
Denys Puech (1854 - 1942)
Denys Puech
1854 - 1942
Karl Momen (1934)
Karl Momen
1934
Joey Terrill (1955)
Joey Terrill
1955
Bruno Munari (1907 - 1998)
Bruno Munari
1907 - 1998
Katherine Sophie Dreier (1877 - 1952)
Katherine Sophie Dreier
1877 - 1952
Corinne Wasmuht (1964)
Corinne Wasmuht
1964