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# Werner Bischof

(1916–1954)   Photographer

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Werner Bischof was a photographer, best known for *Werner Bischof*.

## Quick Facts About Werner Bischof

Born April 26, 1916

Died May 16, 1954

Profession Photographer

Notable works Werner Bischof

## About Werner Bischof

Werner Bischof was a Swiss photographer and photojournalist. He became a full member of Magnum Photos in 1949, the first new photographer to join its original founders. Bischof's book Japan (1954) was awarded the Prix Nadar in 1955.

##  Quotes by Werner Bischof

> [I believe it is one of our biggest tasks - the task of our life - to do everything possible to counter…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/werner-bischof/i-believe-it-is-one-of-our-biggest-tasks-the-task-of-our-life-to-do/)

Werner Bischof

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dcb/werner-bischof-69854_believe_i-believe-it-is-one-of-our-biggest-tasks_98665.png)

> [I felt compelled to venture forth and explore the true face of the world. Leading a satisfying life of plenty had blinded…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/werner-bischof/i-felt-compelled-to-venture-forth-and-explore-the-true-face-of-the/)

Werner Bischof

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c5/werner-bischof-69854_blinded_i-felt-compelled-to-venture-forth-and-ex_168583.png)

> [I am powerless against the great magazines - I am an artist, and I will always be that.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/werner-bischof/i-am-powerless-against-the-great-magazines-i-am-an-artist-and-i-will/)

Werner Bischof

[Art](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/851/werner-bischof-69854_art_i-am-powerless-against-the-great-magazin_596436.png)

> [In the long run I don't think anyone can overlook these images of hunger, that people can ignore all my pictures -…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/werner-bischof/in-the-long-run-i-don-t-think-anyone-can-overlook-these-images-of/)

Werner Bischof

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/279/werner-bischof-69854_bases_in-the-long-run-i-don-t-think-anyone-can_689332.png)

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