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What is Danny Lyon known for?

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What is Danny Lyon known for?
Danny Lion is known for his work as a photographer and filmmaker. The focus of his work is to raise awareness surrounding civil rights and socioeconomic issues. In addition, the American photographer's work in the 1960s helped to establish street photography as an art form. You'll find a selection of Danny Lion photographic art on 1stDibs.
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Shakedown, Ramsey Unit, Texas 1967-69 by Danny Lyon, Gelatin Silver Print
By Danny Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Shakedown, Ramsey Unit, Texas 1967-69 by Danny Lyon is a black and white gelatin silver print, depicting a nude black man standing in front of a Texas Ranger. The man stands with his...
Category

1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The March on Washington, August 28, 1963, SNCC poster
By Danny Lyon
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Vintage poster with Danny Lyon's iconic image of The March on Washington, August 28, 1963, on a poster for NOW! Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, 6 Raymond Street N.W., Atla...
Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

From Lindsey's Room, Louisville KY
By Danny Lyon
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Danny Lyon, From Lindsey's Room, Louisville, Kentucky from The Bikeriders, 1963. Signed on verso.
Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bob Dylan Behind SNCC Office, Greenwood, Mississippi, 1963
By Danny Lyon
Located in Toronto, ON
4" x 5" Unframed Closed Edition Photograph MAGNUM Photography Hand Signed by Danny Lyon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print, Digital

Cowboy at Rogues’ Picnic, South Chicago, The Bikeriders Portfolio, 1966
By Danny Lyon
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Danny Lyon. Cowboy at Rogues’ Picnic, South Chicago, The Bikeriders Portfolio, 1966. 11 x 14" Paper size. Gelatin silver print.
Category

Early 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Stephanie, Sandoval County, New Mexico
By Danny Lyon
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Danny Lyon. Stephanie, Sandoval County, New Mexico, 1970. 11 x 14" Paper size. Gelatin silver print.
Category

Early 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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