Beaumont Newhall
Beaumont Newhall (June 22, 1908 – February 26, 1993) was an American curator, art historian, writer, photographer, and the second director of the George Eastman Museum. His book The History of Photography remains one of the most significant accounts in the field and has become a classic photographic history textbook. Newhall was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his accomplishments in the study of photo history.
Beaumont Newhall | |
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| Born | June 22, 1908 Lynn, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | February 26, 1993 (aged 84) Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Known for | Photography, writing |
| Notable work | The History of Photography |
| Spouse | Nancy Newhall |
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