Yousuf Karsh
Photographer, Portraits of Icons
Born
Died
2002
24 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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An Armenian-Canadian photographer gained recognition for iconic portrait photography. After immigrating to Canada, established a studio in Ottawa and became a leading portrait photographer, capturing images of significant figures in the 20th century. Published works include the book 'Karsh of Ottawa' and exhibited widely, influencing the genre of portraiture. Renowned for the powerful lighting and composition used in his portraits, which revealed the personalities of his subjects.
Photographed Albert Einstein in 1948
Captured Winston Churchill's famous portrait
Published the book 'Karsh of Ottawa'
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