Diane Arbus was an influential American photographer known for her intimate portraits that explored societal outsiders and marginalized groups. Some of her most famous photos included "Identical Twins" from 1967, "Child with toy hand grenade in Central Park" from 1962 showing a young boy playing with a toy weapon, and "Jewish giant at home with his parents" from 1970 portraying life with extreme height. Overall, Arbus sought to document 20th century American culture through images that highlighted humanity's variations and peculiarities.