Difference between revisions of "Berenice Abbott"

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==Description==
 
==Description==
  
Scenic photographic notable for her photography of New York City architecture, for which she was often commissioned by the Federal Art Project.  Early photographs were portraits of literary and art individuals.  Made several important scientific contributions to photography.  Work remains in many historical collections, such as the New York Public Library and the Smithsonian Institute.   
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Scenic photographer notable for her photography of New York City architecture, for which she was often commissioned by the Federal Art Project.  Early photographs were portraits of literary and art individuals.  Made several important scientific contributions to photography.  Work remains in many historical collections, such as the New York Public Library and the Smithsonian Institute.   
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
  
 
* [[LGBTQ Photographers]]
 
* [[LGBTQ Photographers]]
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* [[Prominent LGBTQ Portrait Painters and Photographers]]
  
 
==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Latest revision as of 22:52, 12 February 2019

Berenice Abbott

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1898 - 1991

Occupation

Photographer

Description

Scenic photographer notable for her photography of New York City architecture, for which she was often commissioned by the Federal Art Project. Early photographs were portraits of literary and art individuals. Made several important scientific contributions to photography. Work remains in many historical collections, such as the New York Public Library and the Smithsonian Institute.

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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