William Eggleston

William Eggleston (born 1939) is an American photographer.

Also recorded as Bill Eggleston.

William Eggleston in brief

Born
1939
Known for
photographer
Place of birth
Memphis
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Overview

Born at Memphis in 1939.

In detail

William Eggleston studied at University of Mississippi, Vanderbilt University and The Webb School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is photography.

Employment is recorded with Harvard University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Greenwood, Mississippi.

Work by William Eggleston is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Tate.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and Hasselblad Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “William Eggleston”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q389912: William Eggleston

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