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Alfred Stieglitz
American photographer (–)
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| Born | ()January 1, Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, () (aged&#;82) New York City, U.S. |
| Known&#;for | Photography |
| Spouses | Emmeline Obermayer &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#; |
Alfred StieglitzHonFRPS (; January 1, – July 13, ) was an American photographer and modern art promoter who was instrumental over his year career in making photography an accepted art form.
In addition to his photography, Stieglitz was known for the New York art galleries that he ran in the early part of the 20th century, where he introduced many avant-garde European artists to the U.S. He was married to painter Georgia O'Keeffe.
Early life and education
Stieglitz was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, the first son of German Jewish immigrants Edward Stieglitz (–) and Hedwig Ann Werner (–).[1] His father was a lieutenant in the Union Army and worked