Legendary French-American photographer Elliott Erwitt has passed away at the age of 95. He is known for capturing the light-hearted side of celebrities, and is the royal photographer of a generation of ** goddess Marilyn Monroe.
Mr. Ervit's company, Magnum Photos, announced his death. According to the New York Times, Ovitt died in New York, USA, on the 29th.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Margerand photographer Erwitt. He passed away peacefully at home by the side of his family. ”
Cristina de Middel, director of the Margerand Photographic Agency, said: "Although the industry and trends of photography have changed, his images have helped us build a holistic understanding of society and humanity, and have inspired generations of photographers. ”
Ervett is known for his photographs that capture unique moments, including historic moments, such as the famous "Kitchen Debate" between Nikita Khrushchev, then the leader of the Soviet Union, and Richard Nixon, then the deputy leader of the United States, in 1959.
According to Agence France-Presse, Eritte was born on July 26, 1928 in Paris, France, to Russian parents. He grew up in Milan, Italy, and moved to the United States in 1939.
After 10 years in New York, Ervit moved to Los Angeles and began working as a photographer in a studio specializing in portraits. He met legendary war photographer Robert Capa, who sponsored him to join the Margeran Photographic Agency during the heyday of photojournalism.
In addition to these landmark images, Ovitt also has a keen eye for the odd and the offbeat, and has a special interest in photographing dogs. The Maglan Photographic News Agency added: "Ervit is a firm believer that photography should appeal to feelings and emotions, not reason. ”
Along the way in his photography career, Ervit has not only left precious images for actress Marilyn Monroe, former first lady of the United States Jackie Kennedy, former French Charles de Gaulle, and Che Guevara, the core figure of the Cuban revolution, but also made several documentaries and published more than 20 books.