How to Pronounce Ivan Dmitri
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Feb 03, 1900 Died on 01 Jan 1968 (aged 67)
American photographer
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About Ivan Dmitri
- Ivan Dmitri (or Dmitre) (1900 – 1968), born Levon West, was an American photographic artist.
- Born in Centerville, South Dakota, his father was a Congregational minister who immigrated from Armenia.
- The family changed their name to West when Levon and his brothers did not want to enlist in the service during World War I under their Armenian last name, Assadoorian.
- The name West was chosen as it was the maiden name of Levon's mother.
- Levon West adopted the pen name of Ivan Dmitri to use for his color photography.
- His etchings and watercolors were always done under his original name, Levon West.
