Erich Salomon
- Introduction
- Erich Salomon (28 April 1886 – 7 July 1944) was a German-born news photographer known for his pictures in the diplomatic and legal professions and the innovative methods he used to acquire them.
- Wikidata
- Q65454
- Introduction
- The original "candid camera" photographer known for his ability to gain access to events involving dignitaries and celebrities and photograph them at ease, rather that in formal poses. He is considered to have been greatly influential in the field of photojournalism during the second half of the 20th century. He used small unobtrusive cameras such as the Ermanox and the first Leicas with fast lenses. In 1944 he was deported from Holland where he was in hiding, and murdered at Auschwitz. Often referred to as Dr. Erich Salomon, as he held a doctoral degree in law from the University of Munich.
- Nationalities
- German, Judaism
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Photojournalist, Photographer
- Names
- Erich Salomon, Erikh Zalomon
- Ulan
- 500001168
Exhibitions
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Photography: Inaugural Installation
November 20, 2004–
June 6, 2005 MoMA
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Pictures of the Times: A Century of Photography from The New York Times
June 27–
October 8, 1996 MoMA
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Steichen Gallery Reinstallation
October 25, 1967
MoMA
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The Photo Essay
March 16–
May 16, 1965 MoMA
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Art in a Changing World: 1884–1964: Edward Steichen Photography Center
May 27, 1964
MoMA
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Erich Salomon The Mother of the Defendant 1928
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Erich Salomon The Observation Gallery in the League of Nations 1928
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Erich Salomon My Child Speaks... 1930
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Erich Salomon Hotel Excelsior in Rome 1931
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Erich Salomon French Statesmen Visit Berlin for the First Time Since World War I 1931
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Erich Salomon The High Court in London 1931
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Erich Salomon Evening Party in the Hotel Excelsior in Rome August 1931
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