| Full Name | Nathaniel Paul Stransky |
| Date of Birth | October 16, 1890 |
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York |
| Date of Death | March 31, 1976 |
| Place of Death | Orgeval, Yvelines |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Photography, Filmmaking |
| Contribution | Helped establish photography as an art form in the 20th century; co-founder of the Photo League |
| Influence | Influenced by Lewis Hine; promoted by Alfred Stieglitz; experimented with formal abstractions and social reform themes in his work |
| Early Interest | Received a camera as a gift from his father at age 12; inspired by visits to the 291 art gallery and exhibitions of modernist photographers and painters |
| Education | Student of Lewis Hine at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School |
| Significant Works | “Wall Street” (1915) – known for its formal abstractions; used the camera as a tool for social reform; employed techniques to discreetly capture portraits of his subjects |
| Legacy | A diverse body of work spanning six decades, covering numerous genres and subjects across the Americas, Europe, and Africa |
| Criticism | Some criticized his use of a hidden lens to capture portraits without his subjects’ knowledge |
