Yousuf Karsh, master photographer of the 20th century
1948
“At Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study, I found Einstein a simple, kindly, almost childlike man, too great for any of the postures of eminence. One did not have to understand his science to feel the power of his mind or the force of his personality.”
During his career he held 15,312 sittings, produced over 370,000 negatives, and left an indelible artistic and historic record of the men and women who shaped the twentieth century.
Yousuf Karsh’s (1908-2002) extraordinary and unique body of work presents the viewer with an intimate and compassionate view of humanity.
The Bank of England chose Winston Churchill by Yousuf Karsh to appear on the front of its all-new polymer banknote, now in circulation across the UK.
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National Science Fiction Day is informally celebrated to honor Asimov’s birthday.
“Is it true you have just come from photographing Pope John the 23rd?”
Karsh was born on this day, December 23, in 1908.
Epstein helped pioneer modern sculpture.
“You must take the picture quickly, or this snow leopard will devour me.”
On this day in 1967 the first human heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard.
Schultz was born on this day, November 26, in 1922.
Kanin was an American writer and director of plays and films.
Atwood was photographed by Karsh in 1977 for his book “Karsh Canadians.”
Nitze was an American businessman and government official.
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