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Alfred Eisenstaedt Art

American, 1898-1995

Alfred Eisenstaedt became a professional photographer in 1929 when he was hired by the Associated Press office in his native Germany. As his family was Jewish, Nazi oppression forced them to emigrate to the United States in 1935. Eisenstaedt settled in New York and was hired in 1936 by Time Magazine founder, Henry Luce, as one of the four original staff photographers for his newly acquired Life magazine. Eisenstadt is undoubtedly one of America's preeminent photojournalists. By 1972, his last year at Life, he had photographed nearly 2500 stories and provided 90 images for the front cover! He subsequently went on to work for Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. In addition to Marilyn, Eisenstaedt photographed many celebrities and dignitaries during his career, including Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden, The Clinton Family and an iconic series of portraits of Italian screen-legend, Sophia Loren. However, undoubtedly, his most famous photo was the indelible image of a sailor joyfully kissing a young woman in New York's Times Square on VJ Day, August 14th, 1945.

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Artist: Alfred Eisenstaedt
The Graf Zeppelin, Framed Black and White Photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt

The Graf Zeppelin, Framed Black and White Photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt

By Alfred Eisenstaedt

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Repairing the hull of the Graf Zeppelin during the flight over the Atlantic, 1934 by Alfred Eisenstaedt" The Graf Zeppelin Alfred Eisenstaedt, German (1898–1995) Date: 1934 (Printe...

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1930s Alfred Eisenstaedt Art

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Smith College

Smith College

By Alfred Eisenstaedt

Located in New York, NY

This vintage gelatin silver print is signed, titled, and dated by the artist on verso, with artist stamp.

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1930s Alfred Eisenstaedt Art

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Silver Gelatin

Repairing The Hull Of The Graf Zeppelin During The Flight Over The Atlantic

Repairing The Hull Of The Graf Zeppelin During The Flight Over The Atlantic

By Alfred Eisenstaedt

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Repairing The Hull Of The Graf Zeppelin During The Flight Over The Atlantic "Inscribed 'masterprint' and stamped with photographer's copyright ink stamp on reverse Silver gelatin pr...

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Boy with Tongue Out Spearing Brass Ring, Luxembourg Garden, Paris

Boy with Tongue Out Spearing Brass Ring, Luxembourg Garden, Paris

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Boy with Tongue Out Spearing Brass Ring, Luxembourg Garden, Paris Titled, dated and stamped with photographer's credit ink stamp and TIME Inc. copyright ink stamp on reverse Silver ...

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    Alfred Eisenstaedt’s most famous photo is arguably the indelible image of a sailor joyfully kissing a young woman in New York's Times Square on VJ Day, August 14, 1945. The photo first appeared in Life magazine and has gone on to become synonymous with the end of World War II. Eisenstaedt also photographed many celebrities and dignitaries during his career, including Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden, Marilyn Monroe, the Clinton family and Sophia Loren. Explore a diverse assortment of Alfred Eisenstaedt photographs on 1stDibs.