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| 15 April 1874 |  | Nadar holds the first exhibition of Impressionist paintings (15 April-15 May 1874) at his photographic studio at 35 boulevard des Capucines, Paris. The Salon had refused their paintings in 1873 and the painters, who collectively called themselves the Societé anonyme des artistes peintres, sculpteurs, graveurs, mounted the show as a protest. The name Impressionism was taken from one of Monet's paintings Impression: Sunrise and originated in a derogatory comment from a journalist. |
Anna Bohdziewicz (1950, 15 April - ) was born - Poland, Lodz. Polish photographer often interested in religious themes.
David Hamilton (1933, 15 April - 2016, 25 November) was born - England, London. Prolific photographer of sensuous bodies and still-lifes. Very popular books that combine beauty based on titillation and eroticism. He committed suicide about a month after he was accused of rape by Flavie Flament.
George Platt Lynes (1907, 15 April - 1955, 6 December) was born - US, NJ, East Orange. American fashion and celebrity portrait photographer. He also worked in conjunction with the American Ballet company to produce a remarkable study of the company and its dancers.
Henk Thijs (1945, 15 April - ) was born - The Netherlands, Heerlen. Contemporary Dutch photographer.
Adam Clark Vroman (1856, 15 April - 1916, 24 July) was born - US, IL, La Salle. American photographer who took early studies of Native Americans and the California Missions. He opened a book and photographic supply store in Pasadena, California, that is still running.
Alexey Brodovitch (1898 - 1971, 15 April) died - France, Le Thor. Russian-born art director, typographic designer, teacher and photographer who moved to the USA in 1930. He was an immensely influential designer and was the artistic editor for ‘Harper‘s Bazaar‘ - a position that he held for More...
John Pfahl (1939, 17 February - 2010, 15 April) died. American photographer and professor.
Alfred Watkins (1855, 27 January - 1935, 15 April) died. Amateur archaeologist who came up with the concept of ley lines between ancient features. This theory was never accepted by professional archaeologists. Within photography he invented one of the first practical light meters. |
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