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W. Eugene Smith

W. Eugene Smith (1918–1978) was an American photographer, photojournalist and journalist.

Also recorded as William Eugene Smith; Eugene Smith; Gene Smith.

W. Eugene Smith in brief

Born
1918
Died
1978
Known for
photographer, photojournalist and journalist
Place of birth
Wichita
Contents

Overview

Born at Wichita in 1918, died at Tucson in 1978.

In detail

W. Eugene Smith studied at Wichita North High School and University of Notre Dame. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is photography, photojournalism and documentary photography.

Membership is recorded of Magnum Photos.

Works named in the authority record are Tomoko Uemura in Her Bath.

Work by W. Eugene Smith is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Tate and Victoria and Albert Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and Robert Capa Gold Medal.

Sources

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    “W. Eugene Smith”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q551491: W. Eugene Smith

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