Paul Strand (1890-1976) was an American photographer and filmmaker. The
wikipedia article states that he helped to establish photography as an art form and that he also influenced the work of other artists, e.g. the paintings of Edward Hopper. He was connected to and supported by another great American photographer,
Alfred Stieglitz, who run a journal called
Camera Work. Some of Paul Strand's photos were published there.
The card was sent by
Lynette from California and shows
City Hall Park, New York (1915).
Link to some more photos...
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