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Werner Bischof

1916–1954

Untitled 1934
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Biography

Werner Bischof (26 April 1916 – 16 May 1954) was a Swiss photographer and photojournalist. He became a full member of Magnum Photos in 1949, the first new photographer to join its original founders.: 445  Bischof's book Japan (1954) was awarded the Prix Nadar in 1955.

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Artworks

  • Underside of a leaf

    Werner Bischof
    1933–36
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  • Crate with cardboard

    Werner Bischof
    1933
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  • Untitled

    Werner Bischof
    1934
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  • Untitled

    Werner Bischof
    1934
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