Ruth Bernhard RIP

[agi]

Ruth Bernhard - Photographer of nudes & still lifes

Ruth Bernhard, a legendary San Francisco photographer who captured sculptural images of the female form and inspired generations of artists, died Monday at her Pacific Heights apartment. She was 101.

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[35mmdelux]

I used to live down the street from her although I never met her. thanks much, P

 

[back alley]

"I understood the craft of photography when done by an artist is art.

what a great quote!

rip...

 

[Dougg]

I have a poster of Ruth Bernhard's famous "Nude in a Box" on my office wall... a masterpiece. Sorry to hear of her passing.