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François-Edmond Fortier

A photographer who worked across West Africa, Fortier’s photographs take an ethnographic approach; they appeared on postcards and influenced Picasso.

Dates
1862–1928
Born In
Europe > Western Europe > France
Active In
Africa > West Africa > Senegal
Period Culture Style
Early photography
Known For
Photograph > Documentary photography
Basics Works of Art Curated Guides