Willy Ronis
French photographer of urban life
Born
August 14th, 1910
114 years ago
Died
September 12th, 2009
15 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to the field of photography, particularly in capturing everyday life in post-war France. Early works in the 1930s focused on the Parisian working class, presenting a humanistic perspective through photography. Achieved great recognition with the publication of the book 'Paris de ma fenêtre' in 1954, which showcased intimate and poignant images of the city and its inhabitants. His style blended documentary and artistic photography, influencing generations of photographers. Worked extensively throughout his career and is considered one of the key figures in French humanist photography.
Published 'Paris de ma fenêtre'
Photographed the daily life of Parisians
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