Biography of lola álvarez bravo
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Biography of lola álvarez bravo
Lola Álvarez Bravo
Mexican photographer (1903–1993)
Lola Álvarez Bravo | |
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Self-portrait, 1950 | |
| Born | Dolores Concepción Martínez de Anda (1903-04-03)3 April 1903 Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Died | 31 July 1993(1993-07-31) (aged 90) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Known for | Photography |
| Spouse | Manuel Álvarez Bravo |
Lola Álvarez Bravo (3 April 1903 – 31 July 1993) was the first Mexican female photographer and a key figure in the post-revolution Mexican renaissance.
Known for her high level of skill in composition, her works were seen by her peers as fine art. She was recognized in 1964 with the Premio José Clemente Orozco (José Clemente Orozco Prize), by the State of Jalisco, for her contributions to photography and her efforts to preserve the culture of Mexico.
Her works are included in the permanent collections of international museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Álvarez was born in a small town in Jalisco, but moved