Peter Lorre was a renowned photographer and artist who was born in Vienna, Austria in 1902. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and later moved to Berlin, Germany where he began his career as a professional photographer.
Lorre's photography focused on capturing the beauty of everyday life, often featuring people from all walks of life. He was known for his use of light and shadow to create dramatic images that were both beautiful and haunting. His work was often compared to that of Edward Weston and Alfred Stieglitz.
In addition to his photography, Lorre also worked as an art director for several magazines and newspapers. He also wrote several books on photography, including "The Art of Photography" (1937) and "The Art of Seeing" (1941).
Throughout his career, Lorre received numerous awards for his work including the Grand Prix de la Photographie from the French Photographic Society in 1938. He died in 1971 at the age of 69.
Lorre's legacy lives on through his photographs which are still widely admired today. His work has been exhibited in galleries around the world and is held in many private collections.