Andre Kertesz was a Hungarian-born photographer. He studied photography as a hobby in Hungary and later had a career as a freelance photographer based in Paris. In the US, his work gained more recognition and he had solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Kertesz is known for capturing candid moments in unique perspectives and exploring the use of shadows, angles, and distortion in his black and white photos.

1. Andre Kertesz By: Elli Bock

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17. Clock, Paris 1950 Gelatin silver print 9 7/8 x 7 3/4 in.

19. Chez Mondrian, Paris 1926 Gelatin silver print 4 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.

21. The Dancing Faun 1919 Gelatin silver print 2 3/16 x 3 5/16 in.

23. The Lost Cloud, New York 1919 Gelatin silver print 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.

25. Meudon, France 1928 Gelatin silver print 9 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.

27. Watchmaker’s Shop 1950 Gelatin silver print 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in

29. Magda Forstner 1926 Gelatin silver print 4 5/16 x 2 5/16 in.

31. People and Shadows 1928 Gelatin silver print 6 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.

33. Circus Performer 1920 Gelatin silver print 9 7/16 x 7 1/2 in.

35. Satiric Dancer 1926 Gelatin silver print 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.

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