Walter Rosenblum

1919–2006

Introduction

Walter A. Rosenblum (October 1, 1919 – January 23, 2006) was an American photographer known for his street photography in New York, his service as a U.S. Army Signal Corps combat cameraman during World War II, and his decades-long career as a photography educator. His work is held in the collections of major institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art and the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Wikidata identifier

Q3565878

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Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500018189

Names

Walter Rosenblum

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First acquired
1997

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