Fritz Lang M was a German-born photographer who is best known for his iconic black and white photographs of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Berlin in 1891, Lang M began his career as a commercial photographer, working for various magazines and newspapers. He quickly developed a reputation for his unique style of photography, which focused on capturing the everyday life of ordinary people.
In the 1920s, Lang M began to focus more on portraiture and documentary photography. He traveled extensively throughout Europe, capturing images of everyday life in cities such as Paris, London, and Vienna. His work was often featured in magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
In the 1930s, Lang M moved to New York City where he continued to pursue his passion for photography. He worked with some of the most famous photographers of the time including Edward Steichen and Alfred Stieglitz. His work was featured in numerous exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe.
Lang M's work has been widely praised for its ability to capture the essence of everyday life during a period of great social change. His photographs are now considered some of the most iconic images from this era. In addition to his photography, Lang M also wrote several books about photography including "The Art of Photography" (1937) and "The Camera: Its History and Development" (1941).
Fritz Lang M died in New York City in 1965 at the age of 74. His legacy lives on through his iconic photographs which continue to inspire photographers around the world today.