Ellen von Unwerth Photography
German, b. 1954
Ellen von Unwerth is a director and photographer whose bold and erotic images of women have left an indelible mark on the visual landscape of the fashion world.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, von Unwerth was a model in Paris for nearly a decade before turning to photography. Her 1989 images of Claudia Schiffer for a Guess jeans campaign, echoing the playfully feminine style of 1950s pinups, earned both Schiffer and von Unwerth wide attention. Over the years, her work has been featured regularly in magazines like Interview, Vanity Fair, Vogue, I-D and The Face, appearing on covers and in both editorial and commercial contexts. In 1991, she won first prize at the International Festival of Fashion Photography.
Von Unwerth’s 1995 photoshoot of Drew Barrymore for Playboy magazine is among her most popular work and, coupled with an array of album covers for such artists as Janet Jackson and Britney Spears, gave her standing as a celebrity photographer beyond the borders of the fashion world. Von Unwerth’s pictures have a distinctive look and feel, with saturated colors and dense compositions, while also, in certain cases, paying homage to great photographers of the 20th century.
The 2015 Tree of Love, Bavaria, in which a nude model reclines inside the heart-shaped hollow of an enormous decaying trunk, recalls Edward Weston’s sensuous use of the body’s geometry in his compositions. And the dramatically lit Tic Tac Toe from 2010, showing a scantily clad woman posing on a city street at night, evokes Helmut Newton’s atmospheric photograph of a model wearing Yves St. Laurent’s Le Smoking jacket, shot for French Vogue in 1975.
Von Unwerth has published several books of her photographs, including Revenge, in 2003, and Fräulein, in 2009. Those volumes have been joined by one showcasing the photos of her series “Heimat,” in which she playfully combines visual tropes of traditional Bavarian life with her signature eroticism and wit. She is represented by several dealers, including the Staley-Wise Gallery, in New York, and Galerie Trabant, in Kitzbühel, Austria.
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Artist: Ellen von Unwerth
Karen, Nina, Danny, and Anne, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 15. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Penelope Cruz, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 15. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Sophia Loren, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 15. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Mask: Nadja Auermann, VOGUE UK, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 7. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Rossy de Palma and Azzedine Alaïa for Yo Dona Magazine
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 15. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Penelope Cruz smoking Cigar - the actress posing with her arms behind her head
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Star actress Penelope Cruz smoking. High-end framing available.
Ellen von Unwerth - the female Helmut Newton - is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Embrace
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude models covered with mud embracing each other.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Disco Hat
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Disco hat worn by a model, sticking the tongue out.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Little Beast 2
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Provocative picture of two disguised models in rose underwear and with bunny ears on a sofa.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Nudes at Royalton - two Models undressing, fine art photography, 1992
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Necklace - portrait of two models showing cleavage in traditional Bavarian dress
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
This print is available in different sizes. High-end framing on request.
Picture of two models with red lips wearing traditional Bavarian costumes and big necklaces in the alpine m...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Bavarian Girls - Girls in Dirndl peeling Potatoes, fine art Photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Heimat
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Picture of a girl with red stockings and a thong from behind on a hiking way in Bavaria, Germany.
In the foreground the blue sky and a green meadow, a alpine cabin and the mountains....
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Sack Race
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful nude picture of three girls showing their buttocks at a sack race in the green meadows of the alpine mountains of Bavaria, Germany.
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Claudia Schiffer as Barbie
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer sitting on a silk covert chair and dressed as a real life Barbie in front of a pink background.
She is wearing black over knee boots and a fluffy black an...
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Claudia Schiffer in Bathtub
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of supermodel Claudia Schiffer in 60s style with her hair up like Brigitte Bardot.
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Naomi Campbell - portrait of the supermodel wearing Mickey Mouse ears
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Naomi Campbell - portrait of the supermodel wearing Mickey Mouse ears
The artwork is signed and made by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7. Other sizes on request.
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
von Unwerth, The Big Catch, Bavaria, Color Photography, Fine Art Print
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Big Catch, Bavaria, 2015
C-print on Fujiflex paper
70.8 x 47.2 in (180 x 120 cm)
Edition of 3
The photographer
Ellen von Unwerth worked as a top fashion model for 10 years, before taking up the camera and becoming one of the world’s most in-demand fashion photographers. Her editorial work has featured in countless magazines, including Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair, and i-D, while her major advertising campaigns include Victoria’s Secret, Banana Republic...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Digital Pigment, Other Medium
Beating It While It's Hot, Bavaria, Black & White Photography, Fine Art Print
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beating It While It’s Hot, Bavaria, 2015
B&W-print on Baryta paper
15.7 x 23.6 in (40 x 60 cm)
Edition of 10
The photographer
Ellen von Unwerth worked as a top fashion model for 10 years, before taking up the camera and becoming one of the world’s most in-demand fashion photographers. Her editorial work has featured in countless magazines, including Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair, and i-D, while her major advertising campaigns include Victoria’s Secret, Banana Republic...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Other Medium
von Unwerth, Tree of Love, Bavaria, Nude, Color Photography, Fine Art Print
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tree of Love, Bavaria, 2015
C-print on Fujiflex paper
70.8 x 47.2 in (180 x 120 cm)
Edition of 3
The photographer
Ellen von Unwerth worked as a top fashion model for 10 years, before taking up the camera and becoming one of the world’s most in-demand fashion photographers. Her editorial work has featured in countless magazines, including Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair, and i-D, while her major advertising campaigns include Victoria’s Secret, Banana Republic...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Digital Pigment
Kate Moss Cinema
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of the iconic supermodel, wearing glasses and a white coat.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Kate Moss Shopping II
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
Kate Moss has starred in Unwerth’s works numerous times, and together, they have been creating some of the most iconic images of the ‘90...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Cara Delevingne II
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black and white portrait of supermodel Cara Delevingne wearing a black dress.
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Leg Show II - Models in Stockings sitting on a fence, fine art photography, 2002
By Ellen von Unwerth
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kate Moss Shopping - Supermodel in front of a fridge wearing a light pink dress
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Whip
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been honored with truly great photography awards. She discovere...
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Nadja Auermann, Smoke - nude portrait with cigarette, fine art photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
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 Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Carla Bruni, Lavazza - Portrait with pool & coffee, fine art photography, 1995
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Claudia Schiffer
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black and white full body portrait of supermodel Claudia Schiffer coming through a door with her blazer open.
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer from the side, without top and bare back
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude portrait of the supermodel under a sun shade - look from the side, without top and bare back Claudia Schiffer.
The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limite...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kate Moss with Letter
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Great full body black and white portrait of young supermodel Kate Moss on a balcony holding a letter with thoughtful gaze. She is wearing a long coat and looks down. Kate Moss is sty...
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Kylie Minogue - the singer posing in front of a bar
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Available in other sizes. High-end framing on request
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Claudia Schiffer with Car
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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'Naomi Campbell' - the nude Supermodel in Sneakers, fine art photography, 1994
By Ellen von Unwerth
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...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Chloe Hayward
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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Cara Delevingne
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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Kate Moss II
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white portrait of supermodel Kate Moss wearing a sequin top with her left nipple out.
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Vanessa Paradis
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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Cindy Crawford and Tatjana Patitz II
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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Cindy Crawford and Tatjana Patitz
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been honored with truly great photography awards. She discovere...
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Kate Moss
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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David Bowie and Kate Moss IV for Q Magazine - fine art photography, 2003
By Ellen von Unwerth
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 Photograph is part of an iconic series the famous contemporary Photographer Ellen von Unwerth created in 2003 for Q-Magazine. It combines two Legends, Kate Moss and David...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
David Bowie
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been honored with truly great photography awards. She discovere...
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David Bowie and Kate Moss II - in a livingroom, fine art photography, 2003
By Ellen von Unwerth
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 photograph is part of an iconic series the famous contemporary photographer Ellen von Unwerth created in 2003 for Q-Magazine. It combines two legends, Kate Moss and David...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
David Bowie and Kate Moss
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Legendary portrait of the supermodel and music superstar hugging.
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David Bowie with Ventilator
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white portrait of iconic musician David Bowie, holding a ventilator.
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David Bowie with Umbrella
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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3some
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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Conchita, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Art nouveau masterpiece the „Goldene Adele“ by Gustav Klimt interpreted with a portrait of Austrian singer and drag queen Conchita.
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Adriana Lima Wicked IV - in tights with black cat, fine art photography. 1999
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Tatjana Patitz, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been honored with truly great photography awards. She discovere...
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Cherry Kiss - two models with a mask on kissing each other
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Cherry Kiss - two models with a mask on kissing each other.
Other sizes and high-end frame on request.
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Adriana Lima Wicked - naked with witch hat, fine art photography, 1999
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Adriana Lima Wicked III - in tights with broomstick, fine art photography, 1999
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Adriana Lima Wicked II - in tights with black cat, fine art photography, 1999
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Revenge - nude back in a black corset lingerie
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Revenge - nude back in a black corset lingerie.
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 15. Bigger sizes and high-end frame on request.
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Picture 3
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been honored with truly great photography awards. She discovere...
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Untitled
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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