Bio: August 30, 1820 - July 30, 1884
Link to Some of His Work: http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/le_gray/
Le Gray is one of the most important French photographers of the nineteenth century because of his technical innovations in the still new medium of photography, his role as the teacher of other noted photographers, and the extraordinary imagination he brought to picture making. He also helped found the first photographic organization in the world.
I really enjoy his work because he was attempting something new. He took a chance and succeeded. Would this be amazing work if it was done today? No. But for the nineteenth century it sure the hell was. His work gave other photographers hope for new ideas and possibilities. I always wonder...what if photographers like Le Gray never came along...?
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