Adolph de Meyer

German photographer (1868-1946)
Person human Q365911
Adolph de Meyer
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Adolph de Meyer

Summary

Adolph de Meyer is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on September 1, 1868[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 6, 1946[5]. He worked as a photographer[6] and fashion photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Adolph de Meyer…
  • Adolph de Meyer died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Adolph de Meyer was born on September 1, 1868[3].
  • Adolph de Meyer died on January 6, 1946[5].
  • Among Adolph de Meyer's spouses was Olga de Meyer[9].
  • Adolph de Meyer held citizenship in France[10].
  • Adolph de Meyer held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Adolph de Meyer worked as a photographer[6].
  • Adolph de Meyer's professions included fashion photographer[7].
  • Adolph de Meyer was a member of Royal Photographic Society[12].
  • Adolph de Meyer is recorded as male[13].
  • Adolph de Meyer's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Adolph de Meyer is associated with the pictorialism movement[15].
  • Adolph de Meyer's Commons category is recorded as Adolf de Meyer[16].
  • Adolph de Meyer's residence is recorded as Paris[17].
  • Adolph de Meyer's residence is recorded as London[18].
  • Adolph de Meyer's residence is recorded as New York[19].
  • Adolph de Meyer's family name is recorded as Meyer[20].
  • Adolph de Meyer's given name is recorded as Adolphe[21].
  • Adolph de Meyer's pseudonym is recorded as Baron Adolphe De Meyer[22].
  • Adolph de Meyer's work location is recorded as Dresden[23].
  • Adolph de Meyer's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • Adolph de Meyer's work location is recorded as New York City[25].
  • Adolph de Meyer's described by source is recorded as Modern Times: Photography in the 20th Century[26].
  • Adolph de Meyer's participant in is recorded as Documenta 6[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Adolph de Meyer… he was born on September 1, 1868[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6] and fashion photographer[7].

Personal Life

Among Adolph de Meyer's spouses was Olga de Meyer[9].

Death and Burial

Adolph de Meyer died on January 6, 1946[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Adolph de Meyer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Willy Maywald[30], a portrait photographer[31], 1907–1985[32], of Germany[33].

FAQs

Where was Adolph de Meyer born?

Adolph de Meyer's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Adolph de Meyer die?

Adolph de Meyer died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Adolph de Meyer married to?

Adolph de Meyer's spouses include Olga de Meyer[9].

What did Adolph de Meyer do for work?

Adolph de Meyer worked as photographer[6] and fashion photographer[7].

Who did Adolph de Meyer influence?

Adolph de Meyer has been cited as an influence by Willy Maywald[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Luminous-Lint. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . documenta.de. Retrieved . documenta.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation photographer, fashion photographer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32085|batch #32085]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (27)"
  2. 6d ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Adolphe
    Place of birth 16th arrondissement of Paris
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P973]]: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-adolph-de-meyer, Add described at URL (P973) to sourced Solis Prints artist page; language English (P407)"
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