E. J. Bellocq
Ernest Joseph Bellocq (1873–3 October 1949) was an American professional photographer who worked in New Orleans during the early 20th century. Bellocq is remembered for his haunting photographs of the prostitutes of Storyville, New Orleans' legalized red-light district. These have inspired novels, poems and films.
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Bellocq in 1898 | |
| Born | Jean Ernest Joseph Bellocq August 19, 1873 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 3, 1949 (aged 75–76) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Years active | 1917–49 |
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