Elliott Erwitt

Elliott Erwitt (1928–2023) was an American photographer, photojournalist and journalist.

Also recorded as André S. Solidor; Elio Romano Ervitz; Andre S. Solidor; Elliot Erwitt.

Elliott Erwitt in brief

Born
1928
Died
2023
Known for
photographer, photojournalist, journalist, film director, artist and cinematographer
Place of birth
Neuilly-sur-Seine
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Elio Romano Ervitz.

Born at Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1928, died at Manhattan in 2023.

In detail

Elliott Erwitt studied at The New School and Los Angeles City College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is advertising photography and documentary photography.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Membership is recorded of Magnum Photos.

Work by Elliott Erwitt is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Tate and National Gallery of Canada.

Distinctions recorded are Lucie Award and Royal Photographic Society Award.

Sources

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    “Elliott Erwitt”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q284360: Elliott Erwitt

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