Edward Weston

American photographer (1886–1958)
Person human Q346988
Edward Weston
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Edward Weston

Summary

Edward Weston is a human[1]. He was born in Highland Park[2]. He was born on March 24, 1886[3]. He died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. He died on January 1, 1958[5]. He worked as a photographer[6] and diarist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,364 views/month, #7,015 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Weston's place of birth was Highland Park[2].
  • Edward Weston died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].
  • Edward Weston was born on March 24, 1886[3].
  • Edward Weston was born on January 1, 1886[9].
  • Edward Weston died on January 1, 1958[5].
  • Edward Weston died on January 1, 1958[10].
  • Edward Weston's father was Edward Weston[11].
  • Edward Weston was married to Charis Wilson[12].
  • A child of Edward Weston was Brett Weston[13].
  • A child of Edward Weston was Edward Chandler Weston[14].
  • Edward Weston held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Edward Weston's professions included photographer[6].
  • Edward Weston's professions included diarist[7].
  • Edward Weston's field of work was photography[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Weston is Nautilus[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Weston is Pepper No. 30[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Weston is Nude[19].
  • Edward Weston received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
  • Edward Weston was a member of Group f/64[21].
  • Edward Weston is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward Weston's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward Weston's Commons category is recorded as Edward Weston[24].
  • Edward Weston's unmarried partner is recorded as Margrethe Mather[25].
  • Edward Weston's archives at is recorded as Center for Creative Photography[26].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Highland Park[2], Edward Weston… Recorded date of birth include March 24, 1886[3] and January 1, 1886[9]. His father was he[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6] and diarist[7]. Edward Weston's field of work was photography[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Nautilus[17], a photograph[28], founded in 1927[29]; Pepper No. 30[18], a photograph[30], founded in 1930[31]; and Nude[19], a photograph[32], founded in 1936[33].

Recognition

Edward Weston received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].

Personal Life

Among Edward Weston's spouses was Charis Wilson[12]. Children include Brett Weston[13], a photographer[34], 1911–1993[35], of United States[36], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[37], specialised in photography[38] and Edward Chandler Weston[14], a photographer[39], 1910–1995[40], of United States[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1958[5]. Edward Weston died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[27].

Why It Matters

Edward Weston ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,364 views/month, #7,015 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He has been cited as an influence by Edward Burtynsky[44], a photographer[45], b. 1955[46], of Canada[47], awarded the Officer of the Order of Canada[48].

FAQs

Where was Edward Weston born?

Edward Weston was born in Highland Park[2].

Where did Edward Weston die?

Edward Weston died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].

Who were Edward Weston's parents?

Edward Weston's father was Edward Weston[11].

Who was Edward Weston married to?

Edward Weston's spouses include Charis Wilson[12].

What did Edward Weston do for work?

Edward Weston worked as photographer[6] and diarist[7].

What awards did Edward Weston receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20].

Who did Edward Weston influence?

Edward Weston has been cited as an influence by Edward Burtynsky[44].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . stedelijk.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . ccp.arizona.edu. ccp.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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