Hans Zeuthen

Hans Zeuthen (1917-2006) was a Danish photographer who is best known for his iconic black and white photographs of Copenhagen. Born in Copenhagen, Zeuthen began his career as a photographer in the 1930s, working for the Danish newspaper Politiken. He quickly gained recognition for his work, and in 1940 he was awarded the prestigious Thorvaldsen Medal for his photography.

Throughout his career, Zeuthen captured the beauty of Copenhagen through his lens. His photographs often featured everyday scenes of life in the city, from street scenes to portraits of its inhabitants. He also documented important events such as royal visits and state funerals. His work was widely published in newspapers and magazines throughout Europe, and he even had several solo exhibitions of his work.

In addition to photography, Zeuthen also wrote several books about photography and art history. He was an active member of the Danish Photographic Society and served as its president from 1965 to 1967. In 2003, he was awarded the Order of Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II for his contributions to Danish culture.

Hans Zeuthen's legacy lives on through his iconic photographs which continue to be admired by photographers around the world today.