André Kertész
André Kertész
Hungarian 19th-20th century American photographer
(Hungary, 1894 - 1985, New York City, New York)
Kertész began taking photographs at the age of 12, and throughout his life, concentrated on the timeless essential qualities of day-to-day events. In 1914, he served in the Austro-Hungarian army. From 1922 to 1925, Kertész lived in Paris, selling his photographs for 25 francs in order to make a living. In 1937, he moved to New York City and began his association with "Harper's Bazaar," "Vogue," and "Colliers" magazines. His work often concentrates on abstract shapes and shadows created by ordinary objects. After a serious illness, Kertész canceled his contracts with magazines and worked as a freelance photographer until his death.
23 objects
1914
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.1
1924
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.2
1914
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.3
1920
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.4
1920
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.5
1917
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.6
1921
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.7
1919
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.8
1917
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.9
1923
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.10
1916
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.11
1916
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.12
1918
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.13
1915
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze
1982.22.14
1919
gelatin silver print
Gift of Michael G. Frieze, Class of 1960
1982.22.15
1928
gelatin silver print
Museum Purchase, Lloyd O. and Marjorie Strong Coulter Fund
1984.1
1930
gelatin silver print
Museum Purchase
1986.37
1972
gelatin silver print
Museum Purchase, Lloyd O. and Marjorie Strong Coulter Fund
1986.99
1928
gelatin silver print
Museum Purchase
1989.66
4/13/1969
gelatin silver print
Gift of Hilton and Esta Kramer
2015.4
ca. 1933
gelatin silver print on paper
Museum Purchase, Gridley W. Tarbell II Fund and Art Collections Purchase Fund
2014.6
March 11, 1978
gelatin silver print on paper
Clark Collection
2022.8.32
1933 (printed later)
gelatin silver print on paper
Clark Collection
2022.8.33