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Yousuf Karsh

Armenian-Canadian photographer (1908-2002) · Canada · Artists · Died at 93

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Yousuf Karsh was a Canadian photographer known for his portraits of notable individuals. He has been described as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century.

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Karsh in 1938Karsh in 1938Karsh's portrait of Winston Churchill, titled The Roaring Lion, December 30, 1941Karsh's portrait of Winston Churchill, titled The Roaring Lion, December 30, 1941Karsh in 1936Karsh in 1936

Awards

Golden Plate Award1961
Companion of the Order of Canada

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Sibling: Malak Karsh

About this person

Country
Canada
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 2002 · aged 93

Artists from Canada 6

Rob Gonsalves57.6Todd McFarlane56.2Maud Lewis57.8Jean Paul Riopelle55.4Paul Nicklen62.3Emily Carr55.4

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