Edward Weston

Edward Weston was a 20th-century American photographer. He has been called “one of the most innovative and influential American photographers…” and “one of the masters of 20th century photography”.

Over the course of his 40-year career Weston photographed an increasingly expansive set of subjects, including landscapes, still life’s, nudes, portraits, genre scenes and even whimsical parodies.

Date of birth:
24th March, 1886
Date of death:
1st January, 1958
"Photography suits the temper of this age – of active bodies and minds. It is a perfect medium for one whose mind is teeming with ideas, imagery, for a prolific worker who would be slowed down by painting or sculpting, for one who sees quickly and acts decisively, accurately."
― Edward Weston
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