George Platt Lynes

George Platt Lynes (1907–1955) was an American photographer.

Also recorded as George Platt-Lynes; George Lynes.

George Platt Lynes in brief

Born
1907
Died
1955
Known for
photographer
Place of birth
East Orange
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Overview

Born at East Orange in 1907, died at New York City in 1955.

In detail

George Platt Lynes studied at Berkshire School and Yale University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is photography.

Work by George Platt Lynes is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Canada, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Museum of Modern Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “George Platt Lynes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q474144: George Platt Lynes

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