Irving Penn

About Irving Penn

Birth Day: June 16, 1917
Birth Place: Plainfield, NJ

Irving Penn

Irving Penn was born on June 16, 1917 in Plainfield, NJ. Photographer whose stunning portraits of models and celebrities earned him national acclaim. Among his subjects were Martha Graham, Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso, and Igor Stravinsky.
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Does Irving Penn Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, Irving Penn has been died on Oct 7, 2009 (age 92).

๐ŸŽ‚ Irving Penn - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Irving Penn die, Irving Penn was 92 years old.

Popular As Irving Penn
Occupation Photographer
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born June 16, 1917 (Plainfield, NJ)
Birthday June 16
Town/City Plainfield, NJ
Nationality NJ

๐ŸŒ™ Zodiac

Irving Pennโ€™s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

๐ŸŒ™ Chinese Zodiac Signs

Irving Penn was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

Photographer whose stunning portraits of Models and celebrities earned him national acclaim. Among his subjects were Martha Graham, Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso, and Igor Stravinsky.

Before Fame

He initially intended to become a painter; however, a job designing cover photographs for Vogue magazine in the 1940s jumpstarted his career in photography.

Trivia

His photographs were characterized by the use of natural light and spare backgrounds.

Family Life

His wife, fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives, modeled for many of his best-known works. Their son Tom became a metal designer.

Associated With

His younger brother Arthur Penn directed "Bonnie and Clyde" and other films.

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