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“Now, whereas we do not find it hard to accept the beauty of a flower for itself alone, in present-day, mechanical-industrial civilization, people will usually question the use of a picture. Things are estimated much more for what they do or will do than for what they are or will become... .”

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Paul Outerbridge
Paul Outerbridge

Paul Outerbridge was an influential American photographer born on August 15, 1896, and passed away on October 17, 1958. He was a significant figure in the early 20th-century American photography scene, known for his unique photographic style and contributions to the art of photography. more

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