Henri Cartier-Bresson 1908 - 2004

occupation:
Photographer
Nationality:
French

Seen as one of the leading photographers of the 20th century; studied painting 1922 to 1923; began photography in 1931; worked for major newspapers and magazines in 1940s; co-founder of Magnum agency in 1947; left Magnum in 1966; returned to painting in 1974.