In the early twentieth century Zaida Ben-Yusuf (1869–1933) was one of the busiest photographers in New York City, maintaining a fashionable studio on Fifth Avenue, exhibiting her distinctly modern portraits across America, Europe and Russia, and publishing work in many magazines. Her self-portraits also challenged traditional perceptions of female identity. This striking book celebrates Ben-Yusuf ’s achievement, showcasing a significant selection of her elegant and compelling portraits featuring prominent artistic and political figures of the day, including Lincoln Steffens, Edith Wharton, Elsie de Wolfe and Robert Henri. "
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Frank H. Goodyear III is Assistant Curator of Photography at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.
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Seldom seen photographs
April 15 2010
By L.A. in CA
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An interesting glimpse into the world of photographer Zaida Ben-Yusuf, who was working in New York at the turn of the 20th Century. Although she only worked in NY as a photographer for about 10 years, she managed to be listed in the Ladies' Home Journal of Nov. 1901, as one of the foremost women photographers in America. This book offers a biography of her, along with dozens of her photographs of the artistic and literary who's-who in NY at the time. The pictures, many of them full page, are in black/white or sepia tones. Included, along side the photos of artists, authors and actresses, there is a unique picture of Theodore Roosevelt, one of aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, and another of violinist Olive Mead.
I bought this book for the photographs, but I got caught up in reading the short biography that accompanies each photo. This was fascinating. In fact, I went on to purchase additional biographies on a couple of the subjects - one of which was the Buddhist scholar, Ekai Kawaguchi. I suppose I would recommend this book to any lover of art & photography; anyone interested in this period of time in NY; and anyone wanting to know more about Zaida Ben-Yusuf in particular.
I bought this book for the photographs, but I got caught up in reading the short biography that accompanies each photo. This was fascinating. In fact, I went on to purchase additional biographies on a couple of the subjects - one of which was the Buddhist scholar, Ekai Kawaguchi. I suppose I would recommend this book to any lover of art & photography; anyone interested in this period of time in NY; and anyone wanting to know more about Zaida Ben-Yusuf in particular.
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Any serious art library strong in American photography history must have this
Jun 7 2008
By Midwest Book Review
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In the early 20th century Zaida Ben-Yusuf was one of the most active photographers in New York City, creating many artistic and moving photos of major figures of her time as well as unusual self-portraits. This is the only in-depth study of her photography, pairing a catalog of her works - some 100 images - with a history and biographical survey linking Ben-Yusuf to her times and art. Any serious art library strong in American photography history must have this.
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