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Erich Hartmann, 1950 (ca, taken) 1974 (print), Werner Bischof (1916-1954), Gelatin silver print, Dominic Winter Book Auctions, LL/82020
Werner Bischof

Born: Werner Adalbert Bischof

Born: 1916, 26 April - Switzerland, Zurich
Died: 1954, 16 May - Peru
Gender: Male
Active: Global
 
Swiss photojournalist and member of Magnum.

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Erich Hartmann, 1950 (ca, taken) 1974 (print), Werner Bischof (1916-1954), Gelatin silver print, Dominic Winter Book Auctions, LL/82020
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Werner Bischof (26 April 1916 - 16 May 1954) 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.
 

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