International contemporary art platform15.06.1914–12.05.1999
Saul Steinberg
Saul Steinberg was an American artist and cartoonist of Romanian origin, born on June 15, 1914, in Râmnicu Sărat. He was known for his masterful drawing style and collaborations with the magazines New Yorker and Harper’s Bazaar. He died on May 12, 1999.
Biography
Saul Steinberg was born on June 15, 1914, in the city of Râmnicu Sărat, Romania, into a Jewish family. He became an American artist and cartoonist recognized for his high level of drawing skill. In addition to his work as a cartoonist, Steinberg worked as an illustrator, architect, designer, photographer, and comic artist. He is particularly known for his collaborations with leading illustrated magazines in the United States, such as the New Yorker and Harper’s Bazaar. Among his notable works is "View of the World from 9th Avenue." Saul Steinberg passed away on May 12, 1999, in Manhattan, USA.
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