Elliot Erwitt. New York, 1953. Elliott Erwitt, a French-American photographer and member of Magnum Photos, is renowned for his keen ironic eye, his ability to capture spontaneous moments, and his masterful use of black and white. His work spans photojournalism, documentary photography, portraiture, and street photography, notable for his sense of humor and humanistic sensibility. Erwitt is especially known for his images of dogs, urban scenes, and iconic portraits of figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Che Guevara, and Richard Nixon. 'Copyright Elliot Erwitt / Magnum Photos' in the lower right corner. Total dimensions: 34,8 x 29,6 cm on glossy paper. Very Fine condition. Printed later, 2000s. Elliott Erwitt is one of the most prominent photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries in the field of street photography, documentary, and portraiture, along with Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand, William Klein, Sergio Larraín, Saul Leiter, Josef Koudelka, Raymond Depardon, Bruce Gilden, and Alex Webb. Erwitt is distinguished by his ability to capture the absurd and the poignant in everyday life, combining impeccable composition with a unique visual narrative. His legacy remains an essential reference in street photography and photojournalism, consolidating him as one of the most influential photographers of his generation.