Saul Leiter (American, 1923-2013)

 

Fay, ca. 1955
Gouache and watercolour over silver gelatin print, 17.8 × 12.7 cm

Saul Leiter (1923-2013) was an American photographer and painter known for his street photography and his pioneering work in color photography. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied at the New York University Institute of Fine Arts. Leiter's photography was characterized by his ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of the city, often through his use of reflections and abstract compositions. He was a member of the important New York School of photographers and his work has been exhibited and collected internationally. Leiter was also a painter, and his work can be found in private and public collections around the world.