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1930
26.0 x 21.0 cm
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Artist Biography
Early Life and Education
- Born: June 14, 1904, in the Bronx, New York City, U.S.
- Died: August 27, 1971 (aged 67)
- Parents: Joseph White and Minnie Bourke. Her father was an engineer and inventor; her mother a resourceful homemaker.
- Education: Attended Columbia University briefly, then transferred to the University of Michigan and Cornell University, graduating with a B.A. in biology in 1927.
- Early interest in photography fostered by her father's enthusiasm for cameras and machines.
Career Beginnings: Architectural and Industrial Photography
- 1920s: Started as a freelance photographer in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Developed a distinctive style focusing on architectural and industrial subjects.
- Her photographs of steel mills gained recognition, leading to a commission from *Fortune* magazine.
- 1929-1935: Worked for *Fortune*, documenting American industry during the Great Depression.
- First Western photographer permitted to photograph Soviet industry in 1930.
- Created a monumental photo mural about radio for NBC's rotunda at Rockefeller Plaza in 1933.
Rise to Prominence with *Life* Magazine and Documentary Work
- 1936: Became the first female staff photographer for *Life* magazine.
- Her photograph of the construction of Fort Peck Dam appeared on the cover of *Life*'s first issue, establishing her national recognition.
- Documented the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, highlighting social injustices.
- Collaborated with novelist Erskine Caldwell on You Have Seen Her Face (1937), a powerful photographic study of Southern sharecroppers.
- Covered World War II as a war photojournalist, documenting key events including the liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp.
Later Career and Global Perspectives
- 1940s-1950s: Continued working for *Life* magazine, covering international events.
- Photographed apartheid in South Africa, bringing attention to racial segregation.
- Covered the Korean War.
- Developed Parkinson's disease later in life, which impacted her career.
Legacy and Historical Significance
- Pioneering Photojournalist: Broke barriers for women in photojournalism, demonstrating skill and courage in a male-dominated field.
- Documentary Vision: Her work documented significant historical events and social issues, providing valuable insights into the 20th century.
- Influence on Photography: Helped popularize industrial photography and established *Life* magazine as a leading platform for photojournalism.
- Firsts: First female war correspondent, first foreign photographer in the Soviet Union, and many other groundbreaking achievements.
- Her photographs are held in major museum collections including MoMA and the Library of Congress.
Margaret Bourke-White
1904 - 1971 , United States of America
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Documentary Photography
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Clarence White']
- Date Of Birth: June 14, 1904
- Date Of Death: August 27, 1971
- Full Name: Margaret Bourke-White
- Nationality: American
- Notable Artworks:
- Wind Tunnel Construction
- Fort Peck Dam photograph
- Place Of Birth (City And Country): The Bronx, United States
