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Beaumont Newhall

(1908–1993) Photographer United States

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Beaumont Newhall was a photographer from the United States, best known for The history of photography.

Quick Facts About Beaumont Newhall

Born
June 22, 1908
Died
February 26, 1993
Nationality
United States
Profession
Photographer
Notable works
The history of photography
Spouse
Nancy Newhall

About Beaumont Newhall

Beaumont Newhall was an American curator, art historian, writer, photographer, and the second director of the George Eastman Museum. His book, The History of Photography, remains one of the most significant accounts in the field and has become a classic photographic history textbook. Newhall was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his accomplishments in the study of photographic history.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship MacArthur Fellows Program

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