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Peter Hujar
1934–1987

Introduction

Peter Hujar (; October 11, 1934 – November 26, 1987) was an American photographer best known for his black-and-white portraits. Hujar's work received only marginal public recognition during his lifetime, but he has since been recognized as a major American photographer of the late-20th century.

Wikidata identifier

Q2075836

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Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500001826

Names

Peter Hujar

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