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Ruth Bernhard
1905–2006

Introduction

Ruth Bernhard (October 14, 1905 – December 18, 2006) was a German-born American photographer.

Wikidata identifier

Q2177580

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Introduction

Born in Berlin, Bernhard relocated to New York in 1927. She met Edward Weston in 1935, and he became her mentor.

Country of birth

Germany

Roles

Artist, lecturer, photographer

ULAN identifier

500105646

Names

Ruth Bernhard

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