Steve McCurry (1950–) - Woman entering a rock-hewn church in Lalibela. Ethiopia, 2016

Steve McCurry. Woman entering a rock-hewn church in Lalibela. Ethiopia, 2016.

Steve McCurry, an American photographer renowned for his focus on photojournalism and documentary photography, has captured some of the most iconic images of the 20th and 21st centuries. His style is distinguished by the masterful use of color, composition, and the ability to convey deep emotions through portraits and cultural scenes. His most famous work, The Afghan Girl (1984), published in National Geographic, is one of the most recognized portraits in the history of photography.

Limited Edition photography on Crytal Archive Fuji photosensitive paper, matte finish, large format.
'Copyright Steve McCurry 2023' on the bottom left corner.
Total dimensions: 34,8 x 25,3 cm.
Image dimensions: 34,8 x 23,7 cm.

Steve McCurry is one of the most prominent photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries in the field of photojournalism and documentary photography, along with Sebastião Salgado, James Nachtwey, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Don McCullin, Paolo Pellegrin, W. Eugene Smith, Dorothea Lange, Josef Koudelka, Robert Doisneau and Margaret Bourke-White.

McCurry's work, characterized by its humanistic gaze and vibrant use of color, has been published in prestigious magazines and exhibited around the world. His ability to capture the essence of the human condition and document changing cultures establishes him as one of the most influential figures in contemporary photography.