Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

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Italian photojournalist Romano Cagnoni has left this world at the age of 82. He was one of the most famous photographers of the XX century, managed to go through several wars and capture the consequences of the most dangerous conflicts in the world. His photographs have appeared on the covers of leading European and American newspapers many times. See the works of the Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war" in our selection.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

The muezzin calls Muslims to obligatory prayer from the roof of the mosque. England, 1971.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

An unconscious woman in the middle of a crowd in Turin. 1978.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

A middle-aged man. Rome, 1960.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

A group of men on the banks of the Tagus River. Lisbon, 1967.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

Three women in the background of a series of posters criticizing Republican activist Bernadette Devlin McAliskey after her election to the Palace of Westminster. Northern Ireland, 1969.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

A little girl from Sarajevo during the Bosnian War. 1992.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

An old lady is taking her friend in a wheelchair for a walk. London, 1959.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

Motorcyclists at the gates of the Jinja Shinto shrine. Japan, 1962.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

A young couple frolics on the sand near the rocket. England, 1982.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

Psychiatric hospital for criminals, Naples, Italy, 1988

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

The girl crosses the bridge. Papua New Guinea, 1962.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

A victim of unrest in the self-proclaimed state of Biafra. Southeastern Nigeria, 1969.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

A damaged crucifix hanging on a bullet-riddled wall. Suez, Egypt, 1973.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

A resident of an industrial city is walking along the road. England, 1970.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

A man, a boy and a dog sleeping on the street. Columbia, 1979.

Romano Canoni is an Italian photographer who became the "eyes of war"

The man lowered his head against the background of many street steps. Lucca, Tuscany, 1988.

Keywords: Italy | Death | Photographers | Photojournalist

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