George Daniell, Sofia Loren standing, date, Silver print, 11 x 14 inches, $1, 500

George Daniell (1911 - 2002) was an American portrait photographer and artist who started his photographic journey with a Kodak camera in Yonkers. He transitioned into freelance photography in New York City, contributing to publications like Life, Time, and Esquire, and gaining recognition for his remarkable portraits of artists, writers, and actors, many of whom were his friends. His work predominantly focused on the human figure and was known for its humor and warmth.

Later in life, he retired to Maine and, after a stroke in 1988, transitioned to painting, aiming to complete one artwork per day. He lived a full life, reaching the age of ninety-one, leaving behind a remarkable collection of sophisticated images that provide insights into the twentieth century.