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Henri Cartier-Bresson

(1908–2004) Photographer France

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Henri Cartier-Bresson was a photographer from France, best known for Henri Cartier-Bresson.

Quick Facts About Henri Cartier-Bresson

Born
August 22, 1908
Died
August 3, 2004
Nationality
France
Profession
Photographer
Notable works
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Spouse
Ratna Mohini

About Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French humanist photographer, and also an artist. He was considered a master of candid photography, and was an early user of 35mm film. He pioneered the genre of street photography and viewed capturing what he named the decisive moment as the essence of the very best pictures.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Hasselblad Award Lucie Award

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