Fred Fischer

Fred Fischer in 1955.

Fred Fischer (1905 - 1981) was an Austrian photographer who later lived and worked on Curaçao.

Biography

Fischer was born in Grinzing in 1905. In the 1920s, he worked for German cinematographer, Eugen Schüfftan.

Fischer traveled from Amsterdam to Curaçao in 1938. He created the first photo studio on the island. In 1981, Fischer died in Willemstad.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Fred Fischer". World Press Photo. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. 1 2 "Austrian-Jewish photography pioneer Fred Fischer: Interior and exterio ... -". National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism. Retrieved 2026-10-08.