Arnold Konrad Gustav Genth

Place: Berlin

Born: 1869

Death: 1942

Biography:

Arnold Konrad Gustav Genth was a German-American photographer, best known for his photographs of San Francisco's Chinatown, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and his portraits of noted people. He was born in Berlin, Prussia, to Luise Zober and Hermann Genthe, a professor of Latin and Greek at the Graues Kloster (Grey Monastery) in Berlin.

Early Life and Education

Genth followed in his father's footsteps, becoming a classically trained scholar and received a doctorate in philology in 1894 from the University of Jena. After emigrating to San Francisco in 1895, he taught himself photography and opened a portrait studio.

Photography Career

He became well known for his portraits of famous people, including Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, John D. Rockefeller, Greta Garbo, and many others. He also photographed dancers, including Anna Pavlova, Isadora Duncan, Audrey Munson, Helen Moller and Ruth St. Denis. Genth was an early adopter of the autochrome color photography process and claimed credit for the first exhibition of color photographs in America.

Museums and Collections

Genth's work can be found in various museums, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the New Orleans Museum of Art. His photograph, Untitled (Off Pirate), is a captivating piece that showcases his ability to capture the essence of his subjects. Another notable work is Merchant and Body Guard, Old Chinatown, San Francisco, which captures the essence of Chinatown with his camera.

Legacy

Genth died of a heart attack in 1942 in New York City. His legacy lives on through his photographs, which continue to inspire and educate people about the history and culture of San Francisco's Chinatown and the world of dance. For more information about Genth and his work, visit Arnold Konrad Gustav Genth on Wikioo.org.

• Notable works: Untitled (Off Pirate), Merchant and Body Guard, Old Chinatown, San Francisco
• Museums: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, New Orleans Museum of Art
• Photography style: Autochrome color photography process

Genth's work can also be found on Wikioo.org, where you can explore his photographs and learn more about his life and career. Visit Discover the Kunstsammlungen Und Museen Augsburg to learn more about art and culture in Germany.