Modern Photography

Slim Aarons 'New England Skiing' Two women recline on improvised sunbeds in Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire, circa 1955 (Photo by Slim Aarons, printed later) This photograph epitom...

"The VHS" by pop Artist Destro. We all remember those iconic nights at the video store. Pop artist DESTRO once again encapsulates one of our favorite past times in a fine art con...

'Penthouse Pool' 1961 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Young women by the Canellopoulos penthouse pool, Athens, July 1961. Slim Aarons Chromogenic C print Printed Later Slim Aa...

'Poolside Promenade' 1961 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print A fashion show at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, 1961. Paper Size 40 ...

'Lake Tahoe Canoes' by Slim Aarons Young women canoeing on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, 1959. Three young women are pictured in their red, turquoise, and white coloured canoes on ...

'No Transport Problems' 1980 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Mrs. Woolworth Donahue with car and bicycles on her motor yacht, ‘Hartline’. Slim Aarons...

DARTH VADER from the original Kenner release of the Star Wars toys in May of 1977 This is pre release is the first release in the much anticipated series "The Toys" "They encapsulat...

Meeting is a vintage photo, realized in the early-20th Century  Good conditions. It belongs to a historical and Nostalgic album including historical moments, places, families, artw...

Frida with Idol by Nickolas Muray depicts Mexican painter Frida Kahlo posing while holding a green stone carved idol in her hand. She stands in front o...

Halftone photographic print on gloss photographic paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the folio, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio 1864-1946, 1947. Published by Twice a Year Press, New York; printed by Lakeside Press, Chicago, 1947. Excepted from the folio, edition limited to fifteen-hundred copies. INTRODUCTORY NOTE-AMERICA WITHOUT ALFRED STIEGLITZ, Twice during his life, and now again after his death, the compelling and magnetic personality of Alfred Stieglitz has evoked spontaneous group tribute. In America and Alfred Stieglitz, as in the earlier and memorable No. 47 of Camera Work, the elusive question: What is the meaning of Stieglitz? was posed. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were artists, writers, composers-individuals in all fields of endeavor attempting to "explain" him. Indeed, the meaning and influence of Stieglitz as artist, patron, teacher, inspirer, friend, critic, were so vastly complex, it may be that no single estimate of him could at any point fully cover all facets of his character. Thus it may be both inevitable and particularly fitting that a memorial volume to him should also be in the form of a group tribute the more so since he himself so firmly believed that no matter how diligently one attempts to evaluate the meaning of any individual or work of art (or life itself for that matter) there can never be one single interpretation, one single estimate that can be viewed as absolute or final. That tribute should be paid by a group is fitting for still another reason, for although Stieglitz was ostensibly a great individualist, no one believed more firmly than did he in the idea that individuals dedicated to the same ends should come together and work together for a common purpose each leaving the other free to say his say without interference. In reading over the tributes now published in this portfolio as they have been received, I have felt what I always feel about any writing concerning Stieglitz that is born of deep feeling: That those who are moved to write about him invariably do so more from a desire to share a sense of wonder about him, than actually to "explain" his meaning or importance. This again is as it should be, for Stieglitz's entire life was dedicated to the sense of wonder-his own, as well as that of others. There were those who scoffed at the title "America and Alfred Stieglitz" when the volume bearing that name first appeared (the inference having been that those responsible for it overestimated Stinglitz's importance). The question now is-What of America without Alfred Stieglitz? What has gone out of our lives now that Stieglitz is no longer here? For certainly we have suffered a great and abiding loss in his death. And although America is infinitely richer for his having lived, it is not quite the same now that he is gone. Certainly there is no one in this country now standing up for the arts in precisely the manner in which Stieglitz stood up for them. There is no one now fighting as he fought to keep art from being regarded as a commodity. There is no gallery in America at this moment whose spirit and approach are even remotely related to the spirit of "291," the Intimate Gallery, An American Place. Wherever Stieglitz functioned there was a sacred feeling about the artist, about the work of art, about the cleanliness of walls, about those seeking art. There is now no one photographing as he photographed; no one speaking as he spoke. America without Alfred Stieglitz is indeed changed subtly but incontrovertibly changed. This portfolio is published to re-evoke the tradition in which he lived. It is issued as a labor of love, in tribute to a great and lovable man, in deep sadness that he is no longer alive and in dedication to the principles for which he stood, and the spirit in which he worked. The tributes received have been printed without editing, except for corrections of important errors of fact. They express the views of their authors; they are inevitably as much portraits of their authors as of their subject. I have included excerpts from a few letters received after Stieglitz's death, which, although not written for publication, seem somehow to belong; various pieces written about Stieglitz some time ago by those who would surely have contributed related tributes now, had they not died within recent years; several articles meant for this portfolio but already published elsewhere; a cross-section of obituaries and memorial pieces from leading newspapers and journals; a few tributes received after the portfolio was planned, at the request of their authors. As for the decision to include reproductions of Stieglitz's photographs: As with all attempts to reproduce his work, I have felt a certain degree of hesitation. Although he disliked very much having his work reproduced, he would, in general, permit reproductions to be published when requested. I have attempted to procure the best approximation of his work that could be made in America at this time. To those who believe it unfitting to reproduce Stieglitz's work at all, or that one should wait to do so until conditions are perfect, I can only state this: Stieglitz was indeed a great perfectionist, but he spoke out vigorously against making such a fetish of perfectionism that one might finally do nothing whatsoever in behalf of the very things about which one claims to care the most. Years ago he wrote to someone who asked to reproduce his work: "My photographs do not lend themselves to reproduction. The very qualities that give them their life would be completely lost in reproduction. The quality of touch in its deepest living sense is inherent in my photographs. When that sense of touch is lost, the heartbeat of the photograph is extinct. In the reproduction it would become extinct dead. My interest is in the living. That is why cannot give permission to reproduce my photographs." He wrote this, despite giving permission to reproduce his work many times both before and after the statement was written. At another time he wrote: "As for reproductions, I feel that if the spirit of the original is lost, nothing is preserved. My work might be reproduced if properly interpreted, that is, the spirit might be preserved. Of course, some of the things can't possibly be reproduced for obvious reasons. Above all, the reproductions must have a clean feeling— an absolute integrity of their own." Aware of these feelings and despite the paradox that he so often granted permission to reproduce his work in spite of them—wish to make it clear that the reproductions herewith included are in no sense offered as substitutes for Stieglitz originals. They are published rather as a reminder of the originals themselves. In concentrating so intently upon the fostering of other artists, Stieglitz paid far too little attention to seeing that his own work might be better known to the general public. It is high time that this situation was remedied. To print a mere twenty reproductions, in the light of the enormous scope of Stieglitz's work, is also not to suggest that this portfolio represents a true "cross-section" of his work. All that could be done under the present circumstances was to choose a few representative prints, from various periods, that might possibly be reproduced without losing too much of the form of the originals, and thereby show at least the general direction in which Stieglitz's work evolved even though obviously only in a cursory-and therefore perhaps misleading-fashion. But if the inclusion of these few reproductions should do nothing more than lead those who see them to the originals, their publication may be justified. In the final analysis, in paying tribute to Stieglitz one cannot help but wish-first and foremost-to enable his contribution as an artist to speak for itself. For his contribution as photographer will live on—as symbol and portrait of all that he stood for, envisioned, created, expressed-quite independently of whatever else he fostered and inspired. And that contribution is one of the greatest in the world of art in our time. —Dorothy Norman...

Punto Arenas - Vintage Photograph is a Silver salt print realized in the late 19th Century. Five photographs, applied on a Passepartout: Good condition and aged margins.

Lucian Clerque 's fascination with light and shadow is evident. In 1959, Clergue captured historic and artistic photographs on the set of Jean Cocteau's last film "Testament of Orph...

One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...

"Brando" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. Exhibition Poster from series "The ICONS" The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons". Destro has created large prints w...

Vintage Photo of Painting is a vintage silver salt photograph realized in the early 20th Century. 

This is a pop art print of the original Rocket Firing Boba Fett toy from Kenner "The Toys" by LA based Pop Artists DESTRO. These iconic figures have become more then just iconic col...

An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Sandrine ‘ who was captured on film in...

Brunch At Brennans Sunday brunch at Brennan’s restaurant, New Orleans. A Wonderful Time – Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Chromogenic C print Printed 2024 Slim Aarons Estate Edition Pr...

Exhibition Poster from series "The ICONS" Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller images. Rolex Paul Newman 6263 Museum quality exhibition prin...

Man On the Horse is a black and white photograph of a painting realized by G.V Loune in the 1930s. Good conditions with slight foxing. Included a Passepartout:35 x 46 cm

The Perfect Piste 1960 Two downhill skiers on powder snow, Zermatt, Switzerland, 1960. by Toni Frissell 30 x 20" inches / 76 x 51 cm paper size Archival pigment print unframed ...

Kaufmann Desert House The Kaufmann Desert House in Palm Springs, California, designed by Richard Neutra in 1946 for businessman Edgar J. Kaufmann, and now owned by Nelda Linsk, 1970...

'Lounging In Verbier' by Slim Aarons Holidaymakers in sun loungers on the slopes at Verbier, Switzerland, February 1964. This photograph epitomises the Travel, Lifestyle and Glamou...

#1 of 8, signed, numbered, dated Howard Schatz gave up a career as a retinal surgeon and a clinical professor to follow his passion for photography. Schatz first established a follo...

Mrs. Leverett Saltonstall Shaw watches her children digging for clams at low tide on Black Beach, with a sailboat on the sand behind them and joined by their dog in Massachusetts Bay...

Fashion model Liz Pringle drinking from a coconut at the Round Hill resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 1953. photo by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons silver gelatine fibre based print Printed...

This is a pop art photo print of the original Stormtrooper toy from Kenner. "The Toys" by LA based Pop Artists DESTRO. This is the first release in the much anticipated series "The ...

Historical Photo-BenKhedda is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical album including historical mom...

Pool At Lake Tahoe Bathers by a pool on the shore of Lake Tahoe, California, 1959. Photo by Slim Aarons Chromogenic print Paper size 40 x 40" inches / 101 x 101 cm Please note...

'Conca dei Marini' 1984 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print A bay in Conca dei Marini, on the Amalfi coast in Italy, August 1984. Paper size 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm Pri...

'Keep Your Cool' 1978 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Carmen Alvarez enjoying a game of backgammon with Frank ‘Brandy’ Brandstetter in a swimming pool at Acapulco. Slim Aarons ...

"Hollywood Sign" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. This image is made up of 100's of smaller images of Hollywood related imagery. Exhibition Poster from series "The ICONS" Destr...

'Swimmer And Sunbather' 1959 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print An underwater swimmer and a sunbather at the Cal Neva Lodge on the shore of Lake Tahoe, 1959. The Cal Neva reso...

"Newman" is an acrylic photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons". Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds o...

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon by Frank Worth / Globe Photos paper size 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm edition of 24 only in this size Archival pigment print unframed (fr...

New England Skiing Two women recline on improvised sunbeds in Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire, circa 1955. Photo by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons C Type photograph Paper size 40 x 4...

Mother and Child is a black and white photograph of a painting realized by A. Von Mayden in the 1930s. Good conditions with slight foxing. Included a Passepartout:46 x 35 cm

'Keep Your Cool' 1978 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Carmen Alvarez enjoying a game of backgammon with Frank ‘Brandy’ Brandstetter in a swimming pool at Acapulco. Slim Aarons ...

Hotel Olden People carry their skis past the Hotel Olden in Gstaad, 1961. Photo by Slim Aarons Chromogenic print Paper size 40 x 40" inches / 101 x 101 cm Please note that thi...

Poolside Backgammon Guests at the Villa Nirvana, owned by Oscar Obregon, in Las Brisas, Acapulco, Mexico, 1972. Slim Aarons Chromogenic C print Printed this year Slim Aarons Est...

Missouri Hunt 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A hunting party on horseback in St Louis, Missouri, circa 1955 unframed silver gelatin print printed 2023 20×...

Slim Aarons Beverly Hills Hotel, 1957 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Cars parked outside the Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boul...

"Dr Dre The Chronic Cassette" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. This image is made up of 100's of smaller images of Dr Dre imagery. Archival photographic paper Framing options a...

This is a pop art print of the original Rocket Firing Boba Fett toy from Kenner "The Toys" by LA based Pop Artists DESTRO. These iconic figures have become more then just iconic col...

'Scottsdale Home' by Slim Aarons Guests by the pool at the home of Wayne Beal in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 1973. You cannot almost feel the heat! Guests relax around the beautif...

'Carlton Hotel' by Slim Aarons The entrance to the Carlton Hotel, Cannes, France, 1958. A couple dressed elegantly in all white tennis outfits with rackets in hand, wander past the...

A bold Black Liberation Army banner is featured among drummers and hippies in a 1971 Central Park protest. We see a rudimentary Super 8 video camera recording it all in the lower le...

Frida in Pink and Green Blouse by Nickolas Muray is a colorful portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Frida wears a green and pink shirt with a magenta scarf wrapped around her nec...

Halftone photographic print on gloss photographic paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the folio, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial ...

"The Lips" Photography 32" x 32" Edition of 7 by Larsen Sotelo Not framed. Ships in tube Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin finish Shot with a 3...

Jeffrey Tamblyn Counsel Medium: Digital Photography Year: 2021 Size: 16x16 in Edition: 25 Signed, dated and numbered by hand on label COA provided Ref.: 924802-938 Subdued yet color...

David Bailey Rolling Stones [Avebury Hill], 1968 Archival Inkjet on paper Signed by the artist, on verso Image: 50.8 x 74.92 cm Sheet: 58.4 x 82.53 cm Edition of 10

A contemporary photograph of a BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN "BORN IN THE USA" cassette tape. This is s the first release in the much anticipated series "The Music" by pop Artists Destro These i...

"Satiric Dancer" is a photograph by Andre Kertesz. The photograph is signed verso, "Paris 1926, A. Kertesz". The framed piece measures 18 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 3/4 in. Kertész's work was i...

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Portofino - Oversize 1985, The most exclusive fishing village in Italy, Portofino, on Italy’s Ligurian coast. Slim Aarons Chromogenic C print Printed ...

Pebble Beach Riders from the Pebble Beach Equestrian Centre wind their way through the Californian sand dunes and pampas grass, November 1976. Chromogenic C print Printed this yea...

"The VHS" by pop Artist Destro. We all remember those iconic nights at the video store. Pop artist DESTRO once again encapsulates one of our favorite past times in a fine art con...

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s foremost polo families, with his son, daughter, grandchildren and son-in-law, Palm Beach,...