George Platt Lynes, American, 1907-1955. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, George Platt Lynes was a successful fashion and portrait photographer during the 1930s-40s who later became known for his work focusing on the male nude. Before taking up photography, Lynes published a series of literary pamphlets featuring short works by Gertrude Stein, René Crevel, and Ernest Hemingway under the name "As