William Mortensen

William Mortensen (1897–1965) was an American photographer and artist.

Also recorded as William H. Mortensen; William Herbert Mortensen; Mortensen.

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Overview

Born at Park City in 1897, died at Laguna Beach in 1965.

In detail

Work by William Mortensen is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Canada, Harry Ransom Center and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Hood Medal.

Sources

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

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4303429: William Mortensen

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