Alfred Eisenstaedt

Alfred Eisenstaedt, the master of the moment, the legendary photojournalist, the quiet observer was the man behind an unforgettable canon of photographic artistry and iconic visual stories.

Starting his career in Germany before escaping the rise of Nazism, Alfred Eisenstaedt found his true calling in the United States. Joining LIFE magazine in 1936, he helped to shape photojournalism as we know it. His lens captured the heartbeats of history, from the jubilant V-J Day kiss in Times Square to candid moments of world leaders like Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy. Eisenstaedt's knack for capturing the decisive moment was unparalleled, whether it was a fleeting glance, an unguarded laugh, or a quiet moment of reflection. His work not only chronicled the events of the 20th century but also illuminated the human condition with grace and empathy. Through collaborations with LIFE magazine, his images reached millions, his name becoming synonymous with visual storytelling. His portraits of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Albert Einstein remain some of the most evocative and enduring images ever taken. Eisenstaedt continued to photograph well into his later years, his passion undimmed by time. His legacy is a vast archive of images that continue to inspire, educate, and move us.

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Monroe Posing
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Marilyn At Home 1953
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Marilyn Posing
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Monroe Posing at home
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Chaplin directing Sophia Loren
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Sophia Loren, On Set, 1961
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Speedboat Sophia
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Sophia Loren, 1966, On Set
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Sophia Loren Playing Cards, 1961
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Sophia Loren On Set
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Sophia Loren by Candlelight
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Hedy Lamarr Posing
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Helen Keller in Jo Davidson's studio
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Streets of Italy
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Portrait of Ernest Hemingway
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Alec Guinness
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Glenn Gould, 1981
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Gene Kelly
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The Summer fur
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Janet MacLeod
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Model posing, 1934
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The seersucker cotton suit
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Albert Einstein At Work
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Albert Einstein - 1949
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