Josef Breitenbach

Josef Breitenbach (1896–1984) was a German photographer and artist.

Also recorded as Joseph Breitenbach.

Josef Breitenbach in brief

Born
1896
Died
1984
Known for
photographer and artist
Place of birth
Munich
Contents

Overview

Born at Munich in 1896, died at New York City in 1984.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is portrait photography, fine-art photography and surrealism.

Employment is recorded with Black Mountain College.

Work by Josef Breitenbach is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Photography Collection.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Josef Breitenbach”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1704370: Josef Breitenbach

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