Buster Keaton, Comedian, Richard Avedon, 1952
Richard Avedon, retratoRichard AvedonEstados Unidos, 1923–2004

Buster Keaton, Comedian

1952 · Photograph · 47.31 × 60.96 cm

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Considered one of film history's greatest comedic actors, Joseph Francis Keaton (1895-1966) began acting in vaudeville at age three. He discovered early on that, the more serious I turned, the bigger laugh I got. Though the comedian is not smiling here, Avedon's image hints at Keaton's nature via rakish angles and composition. Elements are arranged to frame the eyes and face. Keaton's fingers appear light and loose around the hat's brim, contradicting his stone-faced expression.

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Na vida de Richard Avedon

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  1. 1950–1952

    Look, Graphis and Theatre Arts

    From 1950 Avedon also contributes photographs to Look and Graphis, and in 1952 he becomes staff editor/photographer for Theatre Arts Magazine.

  2. 1951

    Marries Evelyn Franklin

    Avedon marries Evelyn Franklin; their marriage produces one son, John.

  3. 1952

    Son born: John Avedon

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