Erwin Blumenfeld (1897 – 1969) was a German-American photographer renowned for his groundbreaking work in fashion photography and portraiture. He became well-known for his innovative and avant-garde approach to fashion photography, pushing boundaries with experimental techniques and surreal compositions. Did you know? Erwin Blumenfeld faced numerous challenges during his early career, including fleeing from the Nazis and spending time in internment camps. Despite these hardships, he persevered and went on to leave an indelible mark on the world of fashion photography. The Midlibrary score is 7/9 (the cat and the peonies are not avant-garde enough)