Erwin Blumenfeld

German photographer and artist (1897–1969)
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Erwin Blumenfeld

Summary

Erwin Blumenfeld is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 26, 1897[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on July 4, 1969[5]. He worked as a photographer[6] and fashion photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Erwin Blumenfeld…
  • Erwin Blumenfeld died in Rome[4].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld was born on January 26, 1897[3].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld died on July 4, 1969[5].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld was married to Lena Citroen[9].
  • A child of Erwin Blumenfeld was Yorick Blumenfeld[10].
  • A child of Erwin Blumenfeld was Heinz Blumenfeld[11].
  • A child of Erwin Blumenfeld was Lisette Blumenfeld[12].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld worked as a photographer[6].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's professions included fashion photographer[7].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's field of work was photography[14].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's education included a stint at Askanisches Gymnasium[15].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld is recorded as male[16].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's unmarried partner is recorded as Kathleen Blumenfeld[18].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's residence is recorded as Amsterdam[19].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's residence is recorded as Paris[20].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's residence is recorded as New York City[21].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's residence is recorded as Berlin[22].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's family name is recorded as Blumenfeld[23].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's given name is recorded as Erwin[24].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's pseudonym is recorded as Jan Bloomfield[25].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's official website is recorded as https://erwinblumenfeld.com/[26].
  • Erwin Blumenfeld's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[27].

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Origins and Family

Erwin Blumenfeld's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 26, 1897[3].

Education

Erwin Blumenfeld was educated at Askanisches Gymnasium[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6] and fashion photographer[7]. Erwin Blumenfeld's field of work was photography[14].

Personal Life

Erwin Blumenfeld was married to Lena Citroen[9]. Children include Yorick Blumenfeld[10], a writer[28], 1932–2024[29]; Heinz Blumenfeld[11], b. 1925[30]; and Lisette Blumenfeld[12], a fashion model[31], 1922–2011[32].

Death and Burial

Erwin Blumenfeld died on July 4, 1969[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Erwin Blumenfeld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Willy Maywald[35], a portrait photographer[36], 1907–1985[37], of Germany[38].

FAQs

Where was Erwin Blumenfeld born?

Erwin Blumenfeld's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Erwin Blumenfeld die?

Erwin Blumenfeld died in Rome[4].

Who was Erwin Blumenfeld married to?

Erwin Blumenfeld's spouses include Lena Citroen[9].

What did Erwin Blumenfeld do for work?

Erwin Blumenfeld worked as photographer[6] and fashion photographer[7].

Where did Erwin Blumenfeld go to school?

Erwin Blumenfeld was educated at Askanisches Gymnasium[15].

Who did Erwin Blumenfeld influence?

Erwin Blumenfeld has been cited as an influence by Willy Maywald[35].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . jspacenews.com. Retrieved . jspacenews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . stedelijk.nl. Retrieved . stedelijk.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . autobiography. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . stedelijk.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . jspacenews.com. Retrieved . jspacenews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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