Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
American, b. 1940
One of the world’s most frequently imitated photographers, Arthur Elgort is a tireless innovator known for his lively “snapshot” style. He has freelanced for a range of top-tier magazines and luxury brands, and is credited with introducing movement and an emphasis on the wonders of natural light to the realm of fashion photography.
Born in 1940 in New York City, Elgort attended Stuyvesant High School and later studied painting at Hunter College before turning to photography. “I started as a painter, but I was a bad copy of Franz Kline,” explained Elgort in an interview with the New York Times. “I couldn’t draw. But I thought, ‘If I had a camera, I could capture something.’ So, I became a photographer.”
Elgort’s career began as a photo assistant to Swedish fashion photographer Gösta Peterson. He shot his first cover photo for Mademoiselle magazine. However, a series of groundbreakingly candid black and white photos Elgort took of a model playing with a dog for British Vogue in 1971 cemented his status as a star in fashion photography.
Elgort’s relaxed technique, which sees him capturing breezy images of models in what appear to be candid moments, was a refreshing and welcome change to the stiff and staged studio shoots that were characteristic of fashion photography during the 1970s and 1980s. As a result, Elgort has taken some of the fashion industry’s most iconic portraits, particularly of supermodels Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer and Christy Turlington.
For decades, Elgort has worked as a photographer at Vogue, and his striking black and white and color photos have also graced the pages of Rolling Stone, GQ and Glamour.
Elgort’s works are featured in galleries and museums around the world, including the International Center of Photography in New York City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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Artist: Arthur Elgort
Shaun Casey, Italian Harper’s Bazaar, 1978
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on certificate of authenticity
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1970s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Emma Underwater - Nude Model Underwater black-and-white photography
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in Paris – star...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Manolo Blahnik, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Lion in Africa
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Gia, Fire Island, NY
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Self Portrait at Home, New York City
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Nadja Auermann Crossing Park Ave., VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Christy Turlington, New Orleans, LA, British VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Naomi Campbell, Azzedine Alaia Paris, 1987 - The supermodel posing
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Naomi Campbell, Azzedine Alaia Paris, 1987 - The supermodel posing
Other sizes and framing on request
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Christy Turlington, New Orleans, LA, British Vogue, 1990
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Christy Turlington, New Orleans, LA, British Vogue, 1990
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Cindy Crawford, NYC Lei Magazine, 1985
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Cindy Crawford, NYC Lei Magazine, 1985
Other sizes and framing on request
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Linda Evangelista, Dominica
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Kate Moss in Cafe Lipp, Paris - portrait of the supermodel
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss in Cafe Lipp, Paris - portrait of the supermodel
The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. It is framed high-end with mat, black hardwood...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Lauren Hutton, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is in an edition of 30 and is signed by the photographer. Larger sizes also available.
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1970s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Appollonia with Dogs, London, British Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed and numbered
Edition of 30
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Late 20th Century Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Wendy Whitelaw on Park Ave. NYC
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed and numbered
Edition of 30
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Late 20th Century Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Wendy Whitelaw, Park Avenue, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This print is signed by the photographer and is in an edition of 30. Please inquire for additional sizes.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Patti Hansen, Lisa Taylor, and Beverly Johnson, San Francisco
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. All editions are signed by the photographer. Please inquire for additional sizes.
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1970s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Photographers before the Louis Vuitton Show
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Countless photographers with their cameras waiting for the fashion show.
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Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Linda Evangelista
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude picture of the supermodel holding a big black dotted hat in front of her body.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Kate Moss in Nepal II - portrait next to an elephant, fine art photography, 1994
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Christy Turlington
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Classical portrait of supermodel Christy Turlington with quiff.
The photographs of Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his 1971 debut in British V...
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Kate Moss playing Trivial Pursuit - fine art photography, 1993
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
With this image, Arthur Elgort captured the famous Kate Moss away from the rockstar lifestyle she was usually seen pursuing. Here, she sits at a table, half-empty glasses and a single candle in front of her. She is wearing a cozy sweater and no makeup, and her hair is in a bun. In one hand, she is holding a cigarette; with the other, she is grabbing playing cards out of a well-used and worn trivial pursuit Box. The grainy black and white image has a cozy and familiar feel as if the viewer were sitting at the table with Kate Moss herself. One can almost hear soft piano music and happy laughter in the background of an intimate and happy meeting between friends.
Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in Paris...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Kate Moss at Cafe Lipp, Paris II
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
The photographs of Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his 1971 debut in British Vogue. He brought a breath of fresh air into the world of fashion photography. His relaxed and easy ...
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Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Christy Turlington - b&w portrait in black lace, fine art photography, 1987
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
This black and white portrait by Arthur Elgort depicts one of the iconic supermodels of the 80s: Christy Turlington. She was famous not only for her modeling gigs and Vogue Covers but also for appearing in music videos for the New Romantics Band Duran Duran and George Michael. This portrait captures the model's natural beauty without Makeup and wild curly hair. The black lace top she is wearing adds a mix of cool and dreamy to the image
Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in Paris...
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista - portrait of the supermodels
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista - portrait of the supermodels smoking cigars.
The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 30. Other sizes ...
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Late 20th Century Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kristen McMenamy - nude model with champaign, fine art photography, 1995
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Kr...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Helena Christensen
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
The photographs of Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his 1971 debut in British Vogue. He brought a breath of fresh air into the world of fashion photography. His relaxed and easy ...
Category
20th Century Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Cindy Crawford - in revealing black gown in a street, fine art photography, 1990
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Linda Evangelista playing
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Great black and white full body portrait of supermodel Linda Evangelisa wearing a hat and making music playing accordion.
The photographs of Arthur...
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Christy Turlington & Linda Evangelista with Cigars - fine art photography, 1989
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifi...
Category
1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Baryshnikov at New York City
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music.
He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
Category
20th Century Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
'Moss for 7th Sale' - Tryptich of the Model smoking, fine art photography, 1995
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Wendy Whitelaw
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music.
He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
Category
20th Century Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Haylynn and Lida - Models sitting in Baroque interior, fine art photography 1998
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
'Swan Prince' - Baryshnikov with Uma Thurman in Tutu, fine art photography, 1987
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Baryshnikov - Swan Prince: Bath in Feathers
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music.
He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
Category
20th Century Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Baryshnikov plays Belmondo
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music.
He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
Category
20th Century Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Susan Holmes on Flying Point Road, Long Island, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Stephanie Seymour, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Natalia Simanova, Russian Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Shaun Casey, Italian Bazaar, Rome
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1970s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Naomi Campbell and Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Yasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Dalma and Christiaan, Rome
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1970s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Christy Turlington and Mikahil Baryshnikov, Swan Prince, French Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Linda Evangelista, Guangxi, China
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Kate Moss, Nepal, VOGUE UK
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions and sizes listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Kate Moss at Café Lipp, Paris, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. All editions are signed by the photographer. Please inquire for additional sizes.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Jenny Horworth, Watermill, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Gia, Fire Island, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Emma S., Southampton, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin
Dexter Gordon, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Christy Turlington, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Christy Turlington, New Orleans
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Christy Turlington, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Amphitheater, Taormina, Sicily
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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