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“Sometime in 1964 I realized that I was a victim of a printmaking obsession, a condition that persists today.”

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Irving Penn
Irving Penn

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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