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Tributes are paid to photographer Eve Arnold

Tributes are paid to photographer Eve Arnold

TRIBUTES have been paid to the photographer Eve Arnold who has passed away aged 99.

Born in the United States, Ms. Arnold was one of the most revered photographers of the 20th Century.

Her work ranged from photographing the famous — including the Queen, Marilyn Monroe and Margaret Thatcher — to the ordinary working person.

She was the first woman to join the Magnum photo agency and travelled the world on assignments.

Ms. Arnold will be particularly remembered for her work with Marilyn Monroe.

She and the actress got on extremely well with the result that some of the photographs are among the most stunning of the star (see below). 

Among the many books she produced are The Unretouched Woman (1976), All In A Day’s Work (1989) and The Great British (1991).

Ms. Arnold was made an O.B.E. in 2003 and received a lifetime achievement award in 2010 at the Sony World Photography Awards.

To see Eve Arnold talk about her work with Marilyn Monroe click here.

 

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