Yousuf Karsh
Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002) was a celebrated Armenian-Canadian photographer, renowned for his portrait work that captured some of the 20th century's most influential figures, including Winston Churchill and Albert Einstein. His ability to convey the character and essence of his subjects through striking imagery established him as one of the greatest portrait photographers in history. Karsh's work has left an indelible mark on the art of photography and continues to inspire generations of photographers.
Born on Dec 23, 1908 (116 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 28,173 | $1,700,000 | 1,260$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,036 | $2,700,000 | 1,155$ |
| Totals | 2 | 105,891,249 | 57,209 | $4,400,000 | 2,415$ |
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United Kingdom:
The photo of Winston Churchill was taken by Yousuf Karsh in 1941.
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Canada:
Yousuf Karsh snapped the celebrated portrait of Winston Churchill in 1941.
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Canada:
Yousuf Karsh was one of the world’s most sought-after photographers of presidents, kings and Hollywood stars.
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Canada:
Yousuf Karsh is the photographer of the portrait known as The Roaring Lion.
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Canada:
Yousuf Karsh was a photographer whom Fulford did not favorably view.
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