Karsh photographer biography

Yousuf Karsh CC RCA FRPS (Decem – J) was an Armenian-Canadian photographer known for his portraits of notable individuals. He has been described as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century. [1][2]. Yousuf Karsh was an Armenian Canadian photographer known for his portraits of important and famous men and women of politics, Hollywood, and the arts, from Albert Einstein and Sir Winston Churchill to Walt Disney and Grace Kelly. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Yousuf Karsh (–) is recognized as one of the leading photographers of the twentieth century. Arriving in Canada in as an Armenian refugee, Karsh eventually settled in Ottawa.