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Quote by Edward Steichen

“A good daguerreotype was as perfect a kind of photograph as was ever made.”

Quote by Edward Steichen

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Edward Steichen

Edward Steichen was an influential American photographer known for his innovative style and contributions to the art of photography. His work spanned various genres including portrait, landscape, and abstract photography, profoundly impacting 20th-century photographic art. more

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