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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“He distracted me with his dark thoughts when my mind should have been on my work.”
Wolfe was an American author and journalist.
Sheen was a Catholic bishop known for his preaching.
“We went together over spacious lawns and hillocks populated by his monumental bronzes.”
On view at Nassau County Museum of Art.
“Funny Stuff, How Comedy Shaped American History”
Mehta is one of the most celebrated conductors of his generation.
Charles was photographed at Rideau Hall.
Today marks the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.
Toynbee was photographed as Director, Royal Institute of International Affairs.
The influential first lady was born on this day in 1918.