Yousuf Karsh

Yousuf Karsh (1908–2002) was a Canadian photographer and artist.

Also recorded as Karsh of Ottawa.

Overview

Born at Mardin in 1908, died at Boston in 2002.

In detail

training under John H. Garo is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is photography. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Ottawa and Boston. Residence is recorded at Ottawa. Membership is recorded of Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

Work by Yousuf Karsh is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Canada and Musée de la civilisation.

Distinctions recorded are Companion of the Order of Canada and Golden Plate Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Yousuf Karsh”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q312859: Yousuf Karsh

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