Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Irving Penn
Born: June 16, 1917
Died: October 7, 2009 (aged 92)
Bio: Irving Penn was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. Penn's career included work at Vogue magazine, and independent advertising work for clients including Issey Miyake and Clinique.
Known for:
- Worlds in a Small Room (1974)
- A Notebook at Random (2004)
- Still life (2001)
- Irving Penn (1984)
- Irving Penn photographs of Dahomey (1967) (2004)