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Richard Avedon was an influential American fashion and portrait photographer whose career spanned over six decades, revolutionizing the genre with his dynamic and candid style. Born in New York City, he began his photography career in the 1940s, working for Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, and later became renowned for his celebrity portraits and large-scale documentary projects like 'In the American West.' Avedon received numerous awards and his work continues to be celebrated in major museums worldwide.