Hans Namuth

Hans Namuth (1915–1990) was a German photographer and artist.

Hans Namuth in brief

Born
1915
Died
1990
Known for
photographer and artist
Place of birth
Essen
Contents

Overview

Born at Essen in 1915, died at East Hampton in 1990.

In detail

the recorded working language is English and German.

The field of work recorded is photography and portrait photography.

Work by Hans Namuth is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Photography Collection, Harvard Film Archive and Whitney Museum of American Art.

Distinctions recorded are Croix de guerre 1939–1945 and Purple Heart.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Hans Namuth”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q77717: Hans Namuth

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