Bill Brandt

Bill Brandt (1904–1983) was a German photographer, photojournalist and journalist.

Also recorded as Hermann Wilhelm Brandt; Hermann Brandt.

Bill Brandt in brief

Born
1904
Died
1983
Known for
photographer, photojournalist and journalist
Place of birth
Hamburg
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Hermann Wilhelm Brandt.

Also worked under the name Brandt, Hermann Wilhelm‏.

Born at Hamburg in 1904, died at London in 1983.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is photography, photojournalism and documentary photography. The authority associates the name with Symbolism and surrealism.

Work by Bill Brandt is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Tate.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Designer for Industry.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Bill Brandt”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q63184: Bill Brandt

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