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