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Quote by Irving Penn

“Photographing a cake can be art.”

Quote by Irving Penn

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Irving Penn, an American photographer renowned for his exquisite fashion and portrait photography. His work spans multiple genres, including fashion, portrait, still life, and documentary photography. Penn's influence on the photography world is profound, and his work is still widely studied and appreciated today. more

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