Ted Croner | |
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 Ted Croner's New York at Night, 1948 on the cover of Jane Livingston's The New York School : Photographs 1936-1963, 1992 | |
| Born | 1922 Baltimore, MD |
| Died | 2005 |
| Occupation | Photographer |
Ted Croner (1922 – 2005) Ted Croner was an influential member of the New York School of photographers during the 1940s and 1950s His images are said to represent the best example of this movement.[1]
Biography
editTed Croner is best known for his haunting night images of New York in the 40s and 50s. He was one of several important photographers who belonged to the New York School as described in Jane Livingston’s book[2] of the same name. Born in Baltimore in 1922 and raised in North Carolina, Croner developed an interest in photography while still in high school. He honed his skills while serving as an aerial photographer in WWII before settling in New York City in 1947. At the urging of fashion photographer Fernand Fonssagrives, he enrolled in Alexey Brodovitch’s class at the New School where he studied with such notable photographers as Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon and Lisette Model. It was during this period that he produced many of his most memorable images including the iconic “Taxi, New York Night, 1947-48” which appears on the cover of Bob Dylan’s new album, Modern Times (Bob Dylan album).
Ted Croner also had a successful career as a fashion and commercial photographer. His work has been published in many magazines including Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue. He has also worked extensively with large corporations such as Coca-Cola and Chase Manhattan Bank[3].
Shows and Exhibitions
editHis first show was in 1948 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York organized by Edward Steichen, In and Out of Focus: A Survey of Today’s Photography. This was followed by Four Photographers: Lisette Model, Harry Callahan, Ted Croner, and Bill Brandt later the same year, also at the MOMA.
Jane Livingston's book has a good summary of Ted Croners shows and exhibitions.[2]
Awards
editNotes
edit- ^ Loke, Margarette. "Ted Croner, 82, Dies; Photos Captured New York Energy." The New York Times 17 Aug. 2005
- ^ a b Livingston, Jane The New York School : Photographs 1936-1963. 1992
- ^ Hopkinson, Amanda. "Ted Croner Photographer Who Captured the Movement and Life of the New York Streets." The Guardian 30 Aug. 2005
References
editLivingston, Jane (1992). The New York School : Photographs, 1936-1963. Steward Tabori & Chang and Professional Imaging Easkman Kodak Company. ISBN 1-55670-239-6.