About Othmar Pferschy
Lived 1898 – 1984 (aged 85). Othmar Pferschy was an Austrian photographer.
Othmar Pferschy (October 16, 1898 – April 7, 1984) was an Austrian photographer who worked primarily in Turkey. Pferschy began as a well-paid assistant to Romanian Jewish photographer Jean Weinberg, who hired him in 1926. He opened his own Istanbul studio in 1931.
He was born in Graz, Austria and died in Munich, Germany.
His daughter bequeathed his entire archive to the İstanbul Modern.
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Who was Othmar Pferschy?
Austrian photographer (1898–1984)
When was Othmar Pferschy born?
Othmar Pferschy was born on 16 October 1898 in Graz.
When did Othmar Pferschy die?
Othmar Pferschy died on 7 April 1984 in Munich.
What was Othmar Pferschy's occupation?
Othmar Pferschy was a photographer.
What nationality was Othmar Pferschy?
Othmar Pferschy was Austrian.
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