Lewis W. Hine (1874 - 1940) - photo 1

Lewis W. Hine

Lewis W. Hine was not an artist in the traditional sense, but rather a photographer and social documentary photographer who used his camera as a tool for social change. He is best known for his work in the early 20th century, documenting the living and working conditions of children in the United States.

Hine's photographs were instrumental in bringing about changes in child labor laws in the United States, and his images were used as evidence in court cases and Congressional hearings. He believed that photography could be a powerful tool for social reform, and he used his camera to highlight the injustices and hardships faced by working-class Americans.

In addition to his work as a photographer, Hine was also a teacher and an advocate for the arts. He taught at the Ethical Culture School in New York City, where he encouraged his students to use photography as a means of social commentary.

Hine's legacy as a photographer and social activist continues to inspire generations of artists and advocates for social justice. His photographs are considered a valuable historical record of life in the early 20th century, and his commitment to using art as a means of social change remains a powerful example of the role that artists can play in shaping society.

Date and place of birt:26 september 1874, Oshkosh, USA
Date and place of death:3 november 1940, Hastings-on-Hudson, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Photographer, Portraitist
Genre:Documentary photography, Portrait
Art style:Realism, Black & white photo

Creators USA

David Hammons (1943)
David Hammons
1943
Todd Hido (1968)
Todd Hido
1968
Nils Elias Christoffer von Dardel (1888 - 1943)
Nils Elias Christoffer von Dardel
1888 - 1943
Nancy Reddin Kienholz (1943 - 2019)
Nancy Reddin Kienholz
1943 - 2019
John Stockton de Martelly (1903 - 1979)
John Stockton de Martelly
1903 - 1979
Genevieve Naylor (1915 - 1989)
Genevieve Naylor
1915 - 1989
Ron Gorchov (1930 - 2020)
Ron Gorchov
1930 - 2020
Pat Steir (1940)
Pat Steir
1940
David Howard Hitchcock (1861 - 1943)
David Howard Hitchcock
1861 - 1943
Alexey Brodovitch (1898 - 1971)
Alexey Brodovitch
1898 - 1971
Daniel Firman (1966)
Daniel Firman
1966
Richard Pousette-Dart (1916 - 1992)
Richard Pousette-Dart
1916 - 1992
Ed Paschke (1939 - 2004)
Ed Paschke
1939 - 2004
Sebastian Black (1985)
Sebastian Black
1985
Juan T. Vazquez Martin (1941 - 2017)
Juan T. Vazquez Martin
1941 - 2017
Kurt Seligmann (1900 - 1962)
Kurt Seligmann
1900 - 1962

Creators Black & white photo

Leon-Victor Dupre (1816 - 1879)
Leon-Victor Dupre
1816 - 1879
Wouter Knijff (1605 - 1694)
Wouter Knijff
1605 - 1694
Francis Nicholson (1753 - 1844)
Francis Nicholson
1753 - 1844
Maurits Leon (1838 - 1865)
Maurits Leon
1838 - 1865
Hercules Pieterszoon Seghers (1589 - 1638)
Hercules Pieterszoon Seghers
1589 - 1638
Ilya Grigoryevich Erenburg (Ehrenburg) (1891 - 1967)
Ilya Grigoryevich Erenburg (Ehrenburg)
1891 - 1967
Auguste Bachelin (1830 - 1890)
Auguste Bachelin
1830 - 1890
Frantisek Cavan (1866 - 1941)
Frantisek Cavan
1866 - 1941
Hans Baluschek (1870 - 1935)
Hans Baluschek
1870 - 1935
 Jean (Jan) Michael Ruyten (1813 - 1881)
Jean (Jan) Michael Ruyten
1813 - 1881
Anton Schroedl (1820 - 1906)
Anton Schroedl
1820 - 1906
Philip Sadée (1837 - 1904)
Philip Sadée
1837 - 1904
Johannes Albert Neuhuys (1844 - 1914)
Johannes Albert Neuhuys
1844 - 1914
Albertus Verhoesen (1806 - 1881)
Albertus Verhoesen
1806 - 1881
Szymon Buchbinder (1853 - 1922)
Szymon Buchbinder
1853 - 1922
Max Eschle (1890 - 1979)
Max Eschle
1890 - 1979
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