photographic art of Hoyningen-Huene

George Hoyningen-Huene was born into the privileged world of the Russian aristocracy at the turn of the century. A refugee from the Revolution, he worked for VOGUE in Paris, HARPER'S BAZAAR in the 1930s, then extended his range to portraiture and travel, capturing celebrities and the landscapes of Africa, Greece, Egypt, and Mexico. This volume surveys his work and his importance for other photographers. 225 illustrations, 11 in color.