Arnold Genthe
author · photographer
Arnold Genthe (1869–1942) was a German-American photographer and educator known for his extensive documentation of Northern California, particularly San Francisco's Chinatown before the 1906 earthquake. Born in Berlin to a professor of philology, he moved to San Francisco in 1895 where he taught himself photography. He became a prominent portraitist, photographing notable figures such as Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Greta Garbo. Genthe was also an early pioneer of autochrome color photography, experimenting with the process in Carmel-by-the-Sea starting in 1905. His work is characterized by its artistic approach to nudes, landscapes, and social documentation. He lived in New York City from 1911 until his death in 1942.[1]
- Chinatown
- Portraiture
- Autochrome photography
- Nude studies
Books
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Highlights and Shadows€36.00
Works by Arnold Genthe
- 1937 Highlights and Shadows Edited by Arnold Genthe; contains a collection of erotic and fine art photography.
- 1936 As I Remember Autobiography.
- 1920 The Book of the Dance Contains photos of dancers.
- 1929 Isadora Duncan: Twenty Four Studies
Exhibitions
- 1998 San Francisco’s Old Chinatown: Photographs by Arnold Genthe
References
- Arnold Genthe. Wikipedia link