What is Steve McCurry's style?

Art photographer Steve McCurry is known for his close-up images of peoples faces, often termed a headshot. McCurry has traveled the globe, capturing conflicts, traditional cultures and scenes from contemporary society. His work often features bright colors in the center of the image, drawing the eye directly to his subject. Shop a selection of Steve McCurry pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What is Steve McCurry's best work?

Opinions vary as to what is Steve McCurry's best work. Undoubtedly, his most easily recognizable piece is Afghan Girl, a photograph that he took in 1984 that became a symbol of the suffering of refugees during the Soviet-Afghan War. Other works that could be thought of as among his best include Camels Under a Blackened Sky (1991), Man at the Holi Festival in Rajasthan (1996), Sri Lankan Fisherman (1995) and Shaolin Monastery (2004). On 1stDibs, find a range of Steve McCurry art.

Steve Mccurry Book

Steve McCurry's Book "Looking East"

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H 15 in W 10.88 in D 0.5 in

Steve McCurry's Book "Looking East"

Located in New York, NY

throughout Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, and Tibet. Steve McCurry has

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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"Steve McCurry From These Hands - A Journey Along the Coffee Trail" Book

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H 8.38 in W 11.38 in D 1 in

"Steve McCurry From These Hands - A Journey Along the Coffee Trail" Book

Located in New York, NY

American photographer Steve McCurry (b.1950) is universally recognized as one of today’s finest

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

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Portraits by Steve McCurry Photography Book

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H 7.5 in W 5 in D 1.5 in

Portraits by Steve McCurry Photography Book

By Steve McCurry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Portraits by Steve McCurry Photography Book Steve McCurry Phaidon Press, Jun 17, 1999 - Photography

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Bookends

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Paper

Classic Photographers Book Collection Steve McCurry Nan Goldin Joel Meyerowitz

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Classic Photographers Book Collection Steve McCurry Nan Goldin Joel Meyerowitz

Located in New York, NY

The collection includes: Daido Moriyama. Steve McCurry. Joel Meyerowitz. Martin Parr

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Portraits by Steve McCurry Photography Book

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H 7.5 in W 5.55 in D 1.5 in

Portraits by Steve McCurry Photography Book

By Steve McCurry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Portraits by Steve McCurry Photography Book Steve McCurry Phaidon Press, Jun 17, 1999

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20th Century British Expressionist Books

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Paper

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