Werner Bischof (1916 - 1954)
1916-04-26Zurich, Switzerland1954-05-16Trujillo, PeruSwitzerland
Werner Bischof
Werner Bischof was a Swiss photographer and photojournalist. He became a full member of Magnum Photos in 1949, the first new photographer to join its original founders. Bischof's book Japan (1954) was awarded the Prix Nadar in 1955.
Date and place of birt: | 26 april 1916, Zurich, Switzerland |
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Date and place of death: | 16 may 1954, Trujillo, Peru |
Nationality: | Switzerland |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Photographer |
Genre: | Documentary photography, Photojournalism, Street Photography |
Art style: | Post War Art, Realism |