How Well Do You Know Henri Cartier-Bresson?

The Rubin Museum’s 2017 exhibition Henri Cartier-Bresson: India in Full Frame revealed only a few emblematic moments from Henri Cartier-Bresson’s prodigious career. Throughout his lifetime, the photographer not only captured some of the most iconic images of the 20th century but also became venerated and adored for his philosophy on both the artistic process and life itself.

To celebrate his legacy, we compiled these quotes, facts, and photographs to honor his ongoing influence in the art world. Read on to learn about his artistry, including how many photos he took during his lifetime and what interested him even more than photography.

While Cartier-Bresson traveled around the world, his photos were published everywhere he went, spurring global acclaim for his work across six continents.

The French photographer’s work has been featured in dozens of publications. A LIFE magazine feature in 1948 commenced his seven-decade-long career.

Over the course of his career, Cartier-Bresson had over six thousand published works, beginning from the 1930s and stretching until the early 2000s—despite his effective retirement from photography in 1968 to focus on drawing and painting.