Frederick Sommer (1905 - 1999)

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Frederick Sommer

Frederick Sommer was an American artist and photographer who is best known for his innovative and experimental work in the mid-20th century.

Sommer's work was characterized by his interest in abstraction, surrealism, and the natural world. He used a wide range of photographic techniques, including collage, photomontage, and solarization, to create images that were often dreamlike and otherworldly.

Sommer was also known for his work as a painter, sculptor, and poet, and his interdisciplinary approach to art had a significant impact on the development of modern art in the United States. He was a mentor and friend to many artists, including Aaron Siskind and Harry Callahan, and his influence can be seen in their work.

Sommer's legacy as an artist and photographer continues to inspire new generations of artists, and his commitment to experimentation and innovation remains a powerful example of the role that artists can play in shaping the course of art history.

Date and place of birt:7 september 1905, Angri, Italy
Date and place of death:23 january 1999, Prescott, USA
Nationality:Italy, USA, Brazil
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Photographer, Portraitist, Sculptor
Genre:Nude art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Contemporary art
Technique:Gelatin silver print, Paintbrush, Pencil, Collage, Feather, India Ink, Photographic printing, Watercolor

Creators Italy

Pietro Sorri (1556 - 1622)
Pietro Sorri
1556 - 1622
Cy Twombly (1928 - 2011)
Cy Twombly
1928 - 2011
Giovanni Battista Maini (1690 - 1752)
Giovanni Battista Maini
1690 - 1752
Lorenzo de Caro (1719 - 1777)
Lorenzo de Caro
1719 - 1777
Pino Signoretto (1944 - 2017)
Pino Signoretto
1944 - 2017
Cesare Colombo (1930 - 1971)
Cesare Colombo
1930 - 1971
Anna Gili (1960)
Anna Gili
1960
Moses Levy (1885 - 1968)
Moses Levy
1885 - 1968
Antonio Gravina (1934 - 2011)
Antonio Gravina
1934 - 2011
Peter Demetz (1913 - 1977)
Peter Demetz
1913 - 1977
Jacopo di Mino Del Pelliciaio (1330 - 1410)
Jacopo di Mino Del Pelliciaio
1330 - 1410
Lorenzo Lotto (1480 - 1556)
Lorenzo Lotto
1480 - 1556
Serafino De Tivoli (1826 - 1892)
Serafino De Tivoli
1826 - 1892
Anton Domenico Gabbiani (1652 - 1726)
Anton Domenico Gabbiani
1652 - 1726
Andrea Pozzo (1642 - 1709)
Andrea Pozzo
1642 - 1709
Tommaso Redi (1665 - 1726)
Tommaso Redi
1665 - 1726

Creators Contemporary art

José Zanine Caldas (1919 - 2001)
José Zanine Caldas
1919 - 2001
Adam Dario Keel (1924 - 2018)
Adam Dario Keel
1924 - 2018
Volker Stelzmann (1940)
Volker Stelzmann
1940
Rosmery Mamani Ventura (1985)
Rosmery Mamani Ventura
1985
Katharina Grosse (1961)
Katharina Grosse
1961
Peter Ivanovich Kotov (1889 - 1953)
Peter Ivanovich Kotov
1889 - 1953
Liu Jianhua (1962)
Liu Jianhua
1962
Peng Jian (1982)
Peng Jian
1982
Konstantin Mikhailovich Lepilov (1879 - 1941)
Konstantin Mikhailovich Lepilov
1879 - 1941
Daniela Steinfeld (1964)
Daniela Steinfeld
1964
Joseph Enseling (1886 - 1957)
Joseph Enseling
1886 - 1957
Albert Guillaume (1873 - 1942)
Albert Guillaume
1873 - 1942
Axel Richter (1960)
Axel Richter
1960
Julie Blackmon (1966)
Julie Blackmon
1966
Craig Kauffman (1932 - 2010)
Craig Kauffman
1932 - 2010
Rita Ackermann (1968)
Rita Ackermann
1968
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