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

Paolo Veronese (1528 - 1588)
Paolo Veronese
1528 - 1588
Guido Di Graziano (XIII century - ?)
Guido Di Graziano
XIII century - ?
Franco Grignani (1908 - 1999)
Franco Grignani
1908 - 1999
Francesco Paolo Michetti (1851 - 1929)
Francesco Paolo Michetti
1851 - 1929
Roberto Ceccherini (1946)
Roberto Ceccherini
1946
Federico Andreotti (1847 - 1930)
Federico Andreotti
1847 - 1930
Tommaso Aloisio Juvara (1809 - 1875)
Tommaso Aloisio Juvara
1809 - 1875
Girolamo Del Pacchia (1477 - 1533)
Girolamo Del Pacchia
1477 - 1533
Ernesto Treccani (1920 - 2009)
Ernesto Treccani
1920 - 2009
Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822)
Antonio Canova
1757 - 1822
Francesco Zugno (1708 - 1787)
Francesco Zugno
1708 - 1787
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696 - 1770)
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
1696 - 1770
Carmelo Cappello (1912 - 1996)
Carmelo Cappello
1912 - 1996
Giulio Campagnola (1482 - 1516)
Giulio Campagnola
1482 - 1516
Gaspare Diziani (1689 - 1767)
Gaspare Diziani
1689 - 1767
Domenico Guidi (1625 - 1701)
Domenico Guidi
1625 - 1701

Creators Contemporary art

Frederick Cuming (1930 - 2022)
Frederick Cuming
1930 - 2022
Rodolfo Nieto (1936 - 1985)
Rodolfo Nieto
1936 - 1985
Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013)
Zao Wou-Ki
1920 - 2013
Willibrord Haas (1936)
Willibrord Haas
1936
Nancy Reddin Kienholz (1943 - 2019)
Nancy Reddin Kienholz
1943 - 2019
Wang Yi (1991)
Wang Yi
1991
Claire Colinet (1880 - 1950)
Claire Colinet
1880 - 1950
Constantin Lucaci (1923 - 2014)
Constantin Lucaci
1923 - 2014
Elke Silvia Krystufek (1970)
Elke Silvia Krystufek
1970
Margaretha Dubach (1938)
Margaretha Dubach
1938
Andreas Brandt (1935 - 2016)
Andreas Brandt
1935 - 2016
André Beaurepaire (1924 - 2012)
André Beaurepaire
1924 - 2012
Olga Alexandrovna Sorokina (1969)
Olga Alexandrovna Sorokina
1969
Bart Stillekens (1993)
Bart Stillekens
1993
Pierre Cayol (1939)
Pierre Cayol
1939
Tauba Auerbach (1981)
Tauba Auerbach
1981
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