·Andre Kertesz·

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Portrait of Hungarian-born American photographer Andre Kertesz (1894 – 1985) as he sits at his desk with his camera, New York, September 20, 1974. (Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images)

André Kertész (1894-1985), born in Budapest, was a pioneering photographer.

After buying his first camera in 1912, he served in World War I and moved to Paris in 1925.

His innovative use of the Leica camera in 1928 influenced photography.

In 1936, he relocated to the U.S., freelancing for magazines until 1962.

Post-1963, his independent works gained acclaim, inspiring photographers like Cartier-Bresson.

Kertész’s legacy lies in his blend of photojournalism and formalist concerns, contributing significantly to postwar photography.

His honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship and admission to the French Legion of Honor.

  

1926 Paris, France.  |   1929 Paris, France   |   1954 Washington Square Park  |   1976 New York