biography of George Platt LYNES (1907-1955)

Birth place: E. Orange, NJ

Death place: NYC

Addresses: NYC

Profession: Photographer

Studied: self-taught.

Exhibited: S. Indp. A., 1925

Work: AIC; IMP; MMA; MoMA; NYPL.

Comments: Figurative and Surrealist photographer. Best known for his portraits of Hollywood stars, ballet dancers, writers, and male nudes. Tchelitchev created many of his backgrounds. Brother of the critic, Russell Lynes.

Sources: Wechsler, 48; Witkin & London, 183

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