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William

Explore Charles Harris’s poignant Pittsburgh photos capturing African American life mid-century. Preserved in Carnegie Museum, his archive offers a unique historical record.

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Artist Biography

early life and career

charles harris, an american photographer, was born in 1908 in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. with a keen eye for capturing life's moments, harris began his career as a freelancer and newspaper man in the 1930s. he later opened a portrait studio, documenting life in pittsburgh's african american communities until the 1970s.

photographic legacy

harris's work is preserved in the permanent collection of the carnegie museum, serving as a chronicle of mid-20th century life in pittsburgh's african american communities. his archive of over 70,000 images provides an intimate record of african american life during that era.

notable contributions

* harris's photographs often appeared in the pittsburgh courier, showcasing residents and prominent visitors to pittsburgh, including musicians and baseball players. * his self-taught approach to photography led to a unique style, capturing the essence of his subjects.

artistic movement and influence

* harris's work is associated with the precisionism movement, characterized by geometric shapes, crisp focus, and planes of light. * his photographs have been exhibited in various art collections, including the payne gallery (united states), which showcases artworks from different periods and movements.

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Charles Harris

Charles Harris

1908 - 1998 , United States of America

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Charles Harris”, "Teenie Harris"
  • Nationality: American
  • Date Of Birth: 1908
  • Date Of Death: 1998
  • Place Of Birth: Pittsburgh, United States of America
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Woman modeling hairstyle
    • Hanging game birds
    • Man greeting boys
  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Precisionism, Photojournalism
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Andy Warhol']
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