Helen Levitt was one of the most important street photographers in New York. She already began her work with a Leica camera in the 1930ies after she met Henri Cartier-Bresson. In 1938 she became the assistant of Walker Evans. She is mainly known for her images of children in the streets of Manhatten.
Montag, 30. März 2009
Helen Levitt dies at the age of 94
Helen Levitt was one of the most important street photographers in New York. She already began her work with a Leica camera in the 1930ies after she met Henri Cartier-Bresson. In 1938 she became the assistant of Walker Evans. She is mainly known for her images of children in the streets of Manhatten.
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And that is a very cool photo!
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