Jacob Riis
Jacob Riis was a Danish-American social reformer and photographer who documented the gritty reality of New York City's slums in the late 19th century. His photographic style was characterized by the use of flash photography and capturing images of impoverished living conditions, overcrowded tenements, and the plight of the working class. Riis's work became famous for bringing public attention to the harsh living conditions of the poor and played a significant role in igniting social reforms in urban areas.
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