Philippe Halsman (American, 1906-1979) Albert Einstein, 1947 Gelatin silver print 13-1/2 x 10-5/8 inches (34.3 x 27....
Auction amount: $7,500.00
Sold: Oct 1, 2024
Philippe Halsman (American, 1906-1979)
Photography
Also known as: Halsmann, Philipp
Birth Place: Riga (Riga district, Latvia)Biography:
Innovative photographer best known for his whimsical images of celebrities and artists, most notably Salvador Dali. He became a fashion photographer in Paris in 1928, and later immigrated to the United States in 1940, where he did numerous assignments for "Life" magazine. In 1959, he published his "Jump Series," images of prominent individuals jumping in front of the camera.
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