Black and White Images Capturing the Essence of Mid-20th Century
Originally called the Freelance Photographers Guild, FPG International was established in 1936 by newspaper editor Arthur Brackman of New York. The agency helped photographers land jobs with up-and-coming picture magazines like "Life" by specialising in creating photo-essay content for magazines.FPG developed into a generic stock-photo business over time.
This collection of over 900 black and white FPG images covers a wide variety of topics and eras, mostly from the 1920s to the 1960s. Portraits, fashion, daily life, architecture, and cultural events are just a few of the facets of life that are captured in the images.
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These images provide a valuable visual record of society and culture during a period of significant change and progress.
The collection reflects FPG's role in documenting and distributing photographic content that shaped the visual narrative of the mid-20th century.
