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Robert Doisneau. By Karla Tellez. Background Information. Born on April 14, 1912 in Gentilly, Val-de-Mame Died on April 1, 1994 A French Photographer His father was a plumber that died during WW1 His mom died when he very young Then raised by his “unloving aunt”. Continued….
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Robert Doisneau By Karla Tellez
Background Information • Born on April 14, 1912 in Gentilly, Val-de-Mame • Died on April 1, 1994 • A French Photographer • His father was a plumber that died during WW1 • His mom died when he very young • Then raised by his “unloving aunt”
Continued… • Robert went to help out photographers • So he went to Ullman Studio • He had normally gone there to be a lettering artist • While he was doing this he wanted to become a staff photographer • He had been doing photography since the young age of 16 • He made his living by taking photos and by writing children books
Styles of Photos • Street Photos • Black and White • Fashion • One time only and then quit
Le baiser de l'hôtel de ville • The kiss by the hotel de ville • Most famous photo • A kissing couple in Paris • Taken on June 12, 1950 • In April 2005 it sold for 155,000€ • Went to court because of the photo