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Peter Hujar

1934–1987

Shaggy Cow, Hyrkin Farm (II) 1978
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Biography

Peter Hujar (; October 11, 1934 – November 26, 1987) was an American photographer best known for his black-and-white portraits. Hujar's work received only marginal public recognition during his lifetime, but he has since been recognized as a major American photographer of the 1970s and 80s.

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Artworks

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  • Self Portrait (with a string around his neck)

    Peter Hujar
    1980, printed 2018
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  • Paul Thek (II)

    Peter Hujar
    1975, printed 2016
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  • David Wojnarowicz Reclining (II)

    Peter Hujar
    1981, printed 2018
  • Susan Sontag

    Peter Hujar
    1975, printed 2018
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  • Candy Darling on her Deathbed

    Peter Hujar
    1973, printed 2016
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  • New Jersey Night from the Westside Highway

    Peter Hujar
    1976
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  • Lower Manhattan from the Harbor

    Peter Hujar
    1976
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  • Richie

    Peter Hujar
    1985
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