Helmut Gernsheim

Helmut Gernsheim (1913–1995) was a German photographer and art historian.

Also recorded as Helmut Erich Robert Kuno Gernsheim.

Helmut Gernsheim in brief

Born
1913
Died
1995
Known for
photographer and art historian
Place of birth
Munich
Contents

Overview

Born at Munich in 1913, died at Lugano in 1995.

In detail

Helmut Gernsheim studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and Staatliche Fachakademie für Fotodesign München. the recorded working language is English and German.

The field of work recorded is photography.

Work by Helmut Gernsheim is recorded in the collections of Tate.

Distinctions recorded are David Octavius Hill Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Helmut Gernsheim”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q72139: Helmut Gernsheim

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