Ralph Steiner
- Introduction
- Ralph Steiner (February 8, 1899 – July 13, 1986) was an American photographer, pioneer documentarian and a key figure among avant-garde filmmakers in the 1930s.
- Wikidata
- Q3418301
- Introduction
- Born 8 February 1899; died 13 July 1986. Steiner studied at the Clarence White School of Photography, New York City, New York, from 1921 to 1922. In 1921, Steiner produced the photographs for a book entitled "Dartmouth". The book consisted of photographs of Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire. In 1923, Steiner became a freelance photographer for magazines and advertising. He began making experimental films in New York City, New York in 1929. From 1943 to 1947, Steiner worked on films in Hollywood, California. In 1970-1971, Steiner moved to Thetford, Vermont.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Photographer
- Names
- Ralph Steiner, Arthur Ralph Steiner, A. Ralph Steiner
- Ulan
- 500022058
Exhibitions
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510: A Modern Media World
Ongoing
MoMA
Collection gallery
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520: Picturing America
Ongoing
MoMA
Collection gallery
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Lincoln Kirstein’s Modern
Mar 17–Jun 15, 2019
MoMA
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American Modern: Hopper to O’Keeffe
Aug 17, 2013–Jan 26, 2014
MoMA
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Painting and Sculpture Changes 2013
Jan 1–Dec 31, 2013
MoMA
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Ralph Steiner has
29 exhibitionsonline.
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Ralph Steiner "Always Camel" Cigarettes 1922
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Ralph Steiner Eighth Avenue 1924
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Ralph Steiner Lexington Avenue 1924
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Ralph Steiner Ford Car 1929
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Ralph Steiner Ford Car, Ford Headlight and Wheel 1929
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Ralph Steiner Winter Garden Now, 1925 Movies 1929
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Ralph Steiner Switches c. 1929
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Ralph Steiner Ham and Eggs. Advertisement for The Delineator 1929
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Ralph Steiner Sign, Saratoga Springs 1929
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Ralph Steiner Ford Car 1929
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Ralph Steiner American Rural Baroque 1930
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Ralph Steiner Merry Christmas c. 1925
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Ralph Steiner Philadelphia Savings Bank 1932
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Ralph Steiner Saratoga Springs c. 1929
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Ralph Steiner Saratoga Billboard c. 1929
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Ralph Steiner Broad Street 1935
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Ralph Steiner Five Corners 1935
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Ralph Steiner Eight O'Clock Coffee 1935
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Ralph Steiner Factory 1935
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Ralph Steiner Self-Portrait c. 1930
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Ralph Steiner New York 1935
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Ralph Steiner S. J. Perlman c. 1933
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Ralph Steiner Mechanicville, New York 1939
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Ralph Steiner Mr. Warren c. 1935
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Ralph Steiner Untitled 1914-42
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Ralph Steiner Untitled 1914-42
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Ralph Steiner Hanging Sheets c. 1960
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Ralph Steiner Hanging Sheets, Untitled c. 1960
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