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“I expect photographs to find me. I never thought of looking for them. I instinctively put them there. My intellect had nothing to do with it.”

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Ruth Bernhard
Ruth Bernhard

Ruth Bernhard was a renowned photographer known for her unique style and profound interpretation of the nude. Her work holds a significant place in the history of 20th-century photography and has influenced countless photographers. more

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