Erwin Blumenfeld (1897 - 1969)

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Erwin Blumenfeld

Erwin Blumenfeld was a German-born photographer and artist who is best known for his fashion photography and experimental work in the mid-20th century. He was began his career as an artist, working in painting, drawing, and collage.

In the 1930s, Blumenfeld fled Germany and settled in Paris, where he became a successful fashion photographer. He worked for Vogue and other high-profile magazines, creating iconic images of models and celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and Grace Kelly.

Blumenfeld was also known for his experimental and avant-garde work, which often involved techniques such as photomontage, solarization, and multiple exposures. He saw photography as a means of artistic expression and used it to explore ideas about identity, beauty, and the nature of reality.

Blumenfeld's legacy as an artist and photographer continues to influence contemporary fashion and art. His innovative techniques and distinctive style continue to inspire new generations of artists, and his work is recognized as a significant contribution to the history of photography.

Date and place of birt:26 january 1897, Berlin, Germany
Date and place of death:4 july 1969, Rome, Italy
Nationality:Germany, France, USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Photographer
Art style:Realism, Surrealism, Black & white photo, Fashion photography

Creators Germany

Karl Kollmann (1788 - 1847)
Karl Kollmann
1788 - 1847
Ervin Bossányi (1891 - 1975)
Ervin Bossányi
1891 - 1975
Hans Grundig (1901 - 1958)
Hans Grundig
1901 - 1958
Hans Leonhard Schäufelein (1480 - 1540)
Hans Leonhard Schäufelein
1480 - 1540
Karl Stauffer-Bern (1857 - 1891)
Karl Stauffer-Bern
1857 - 1891
Horst Rellecke (1951)
Horst Rellecke
1951
Peter Rutzmoser (1934)
Peter Rutzmoser
1934
Albert Müller-Lingke (1844 - 1930)
Albert Müller-Lingke
1844 - 1930
Gabriel Schachinger (1850 - 1912)
Gabriel Schachinger
1850 - 1912
Werner Gilles (1894 - 1961)
Werner Gilles
1894 - 1961
Günter Ferdinand Ris (1928 - 2005)
Günter Ferdinand Ris
1928 - 2005
Godfrey Kneller (1646 - 1723)
Godfrey Kneller
1646 - 1723
Rebecca Horn (1944 - 2024)
Rebecca Horn
1944 - 2024
Edmund Carl Ferdinand Maria Steppes (1873 - 1968)
Edmund Carl Ferdinand Maria Steppes
1873 - 1968
Jakob Savinšek (1922 - 1961)
Jakob Savinšek
1922 - 1961
Leonhard Sandrock (1867 - 1945)
Leonhard Sandrock
1867 - 1945

Creators Black & white photo

Fritz Discher (1880 - 1983)
Fritz Discher
1880 - 1983
Alexander Davidovich (Sacha) Zaliouk (1887 - 1971)
Alexander Davidovich (Sacha) Zaliouk
1887 - 1971
David Murray (1849 - 1933)
David Murray
1849 - 1933
Luis Jimenez Aranda (1845 - 1928)
Luis Jimenez Aranda
1845 - 1928
Hendrik Reekers (1815 - 1854)
Hendrik Reekers
1815 - 1854
Wilhelm Oesterle (1876 - 1928)
Wilhelm Oesterle
1876 - 1928
Paul Kuhfuss (1883 - 1960)
Paul Kuhfuss
1883 - 1960
Heinz Heinrichs (1886 - 1957)
Heinz Heinrichs
1886 - 1957
Richard Müller (1874 - 1954)
Richard Müller
1874 - 1954
Michael Kunert (1954)
Michael Kunert
1954
Renée Yolanda Hauser (1919 - 2008)
Renée Yolanda Hauser
1919 - 2008
Stanislav Reikhan (1858 - 1919)
Stanislav Reikhan
1858 - 1919
Theodor Martens (1822 - 1884)
Theodor Martens
1822 - 1884
Ben Shahn (1898 - 1969)
Ben Shahn
1898 - 1969
Nikolai Astrup (1890 - 1928)
Nikolai Astrup
1890 - 1928
Avigdor Arikha (1929 - 2010)
Avigdor Arikha
1929 - 2010
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