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Herb Ritts Art

American, 1952-2000

Herb Ritts Jr. fashioned himself into one of the top photographers to emerge from the 1980s.

Ritts's aesthetic incorporated facets of life in and around Los Angeles. He often made use of the bright California sunlight to produce bold contrasts, and his preference for outdoor locations such as the desert and the beach helped to separate his photography from that of his New York-based peers.

Ritts's intimate portraiture, his modern yet classical treatment of the nude, and his innovative approach to fashion brought him international acclaim and placed him securely within an American tradition of portrait and magazine photography that includes Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe and Irving Penn.

From the late 1970s until Ritts's untimely death from AIDS-related complications in 2002, his ability to create images that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce was not only a testament to the power of his imagination and technical skill, but also marked the synergistic union between art, popular culture and business that followed in the wake of the Pop art movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

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Herb Ritts Large Mid Century Sculptural Lucite Center Piece Bowl for Astrolite
By Herb Ritts
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large sized sculptural center piece bowl in thick Lucite with curved edges and upturned sides making this the perfect statement for any mid century table. Designed by Herb Ritts fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Lucite

Set of 4 Herb & Shirley Ritts Iron, Bamboo & Suede Dining Side Chairs, 1950s
By Herb Ritts, Shirley Ritts
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of Four Herbert and Shirley Ritts Wroughtan Inc. Wrought Iron, Leather & Bamboo Dining Side Chairs. Featuring a sturdy black enameled wrought iron framework, ergonomic curved st...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herb Ritts Art

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Wrought Iron

Bruce Springsteen
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 5/25, signed in pencil on verso. Includes black frame with white mat. Herb Ritts regularly photographed the most famous celebrities of the 1980s and 1990s. For an August 1992 co...
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1990s Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Set of Six Mid Century Bamboo Dining Chairs by Herbert Ritts c 1950/1960’s
By Herb Ritts, Ritts Tropitan
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, mid century set of dining chairs by Herbert Ritts, circa 1950/1960. The chairs feature bamboo frames, with chased brass trim, and thick upholstered seats ( need reuph...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Brass

Naomi with Raised Arms Los Angeles by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
Naomi with Raised Arms Los Angeles 1988 by Herb Ritts World renowned British super model, Naomi Campbell, posing in front of the lens with her arms raised. Unframed Matted Overall ...
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1980s Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Black and White

Untitled - Woman's Back In Bikini Bottom At Beach
By Herb Ritts
Located in Carmel, CA
Unsigned. Authenticated original Herb Ritts Print Notations on Verso Silver Gelatin Photograph Over Matted In Corners
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1980s Herb Ritts Art

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Photographic Paper

Christy Turlington, Versace 3, Milan by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
Christy Turlington, Versace 3, Milan 1991 by Herb Ritts Supermodel Christy Turlington in Versace, Milan, Italy. Unframed Matted Overall size : 11 x 14" inches / 28 x 36 cm Image Si...
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1990s Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Black and White

Female Fashion Zen Beach Hat by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
Female Fashion Zen Beach Hat 1999 by Herb Ritts Authentic quadtone photo of a model sitting on the beach with a Zen beach hat, gazing into the horizon. Unframed Matted Overall size : 12 x 16" inches / 31 x 41 cm Image Size: 8.25" x 10.25'' inches / 21 x 26 cm Printed 2012 Quadtone Print Mint condition Certificate of authenticity Framing option available Shipped securely from London, England. Herbert Ritts...
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1990s Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Black and White

Sylvester Stallone & Brigitte Nielsen by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
Sylvester Stallone & Brigitte Nielsen 1985 by Herb Ritts Superstar Sylvester Stalone embraces Danish actress Bridgette Neilsen in front of crowd. Un...
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1980s Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Black and White

Jack Nicholson, Los Angeles by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
"Jack Nicholson, Los Angeles" 1986 by Herb Ritts The iconic close up shot of Jack Nicholson enlarged by magnifying glass photographed by Herb Ritts. Unframed Matted Overall size : 12 x 16" inches / 31 x 41 cm Image Size: 11.75 " x 8.5'' inches / 28 x 22 cm Printed 1999 Duotone Print mint condition certificate of authenticity Framing option available ships securely from London England. Jack Nicholson is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who made his film debut in The Cry Baby Killer (1958). Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation.[1][2] He is also one of the most critically acclaimed: his 12 Academy Award nominations make him the most nominated male actor in the Academy's history.[3] He is also a Kennedy Center Honoree and a recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.[4][5][6] In the first decade of his acting career, Nicholson had several minor roles in film and television, only having significant parts in independent films. Nicholson's breakout role was in the countercultural Easy Rider (1969). Nicholson next appeared in Five Easy Pieces (1970). He then starred in the comedy-drama Carnal Knowledge (1971). His performance in The Last Detail (1973) garnered him the Cannes Best Actor Award.[7] For his performance in the Roman Polanski-directed Chinatown (1974), he was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama.[8] He then portrayed Randle McMurphy in the Miloš Forman-directed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), which won Best Picture and garnered him the Academy Award for Best Actor and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama.[9] In 1976, he starred in the film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Last Tycoon (1941). Also that year, Nicholson costarred with Marlon Brando in western The Missouri Breaks. In 1978, Nicholson directed and starred in another western, Goin' South. In 1980, Nicholson played Jack Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. For his portrayal of playwright Eugene O'Neill in Reds (1981), Nicholson was awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.[10] He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his acting in Terms of Endearment (1983).[11] He later returned in the 1996 sequel The Evening Star. He collaborated with director John Huston in Prizzi's Honor (1985), for which Nicholson earned another Best Actor nomination from the Academy.[12] His role as Francis Phelan in Ironweed (1987) garnered him yet another Oscar nomination for Best Actor.[13] He then portrayed the Joker in the Tim Burton-directed Batman (1989). Nicholson subsequently directed and acted in The Two Jakes (1990), a sequel to Chinatown. In 1992, he portrayed Jimmy Hoffa in the Danny DeVito...
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1980s Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Black and White

Dijmon with Octopus by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
Dijmon with Octopus 1989 by Herb Ritts A gorgeous black and white shot of actor and model Dijmon posing with an Octopus on his head. Unframed Matted Overall size : 12 x 16" inches / 31 x 41 cm Image Size: 8.25" x 10'' inches / 21 x 25.5 cm Printed 2012 Silver Gelatin Print Mint condition Certificate of authenticity Framing option available Shipped securely from London, England. Djimon Gaston Hounsou (/ˈdʒaɪmən ˈuːnsuː/;[1] French: [dʒimɔ̃ unsu]; born April 24, 1964)[2] is a Beninese-American actor and model. He began his career appearing in music videos. He made his film debut in Without You I'm Nothing (1990) and earned widespread recognition for his role as Cinqué in the Steven Spielberg film Amistad (1997). He gained further recognition for his roles in Gladiator (2000), In America (2003), and Blood Diamond...
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1980s Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Black and White

Mickey Rourke, Hollywood by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
"Mickey Rourke, Hollywood" 1985 by Herb Ritts American actor, and former boxer, Mickey Rourke's face close up in a vintage car mirror. Unframed Matted Overall size : 16 x 20" inches / 41 x 51 cm Image Size: 10" x 13.5'' inches / 28 x 35 cm Printed 1988 Sheet Fed Photogravure Print Mint condition Certificate of authenticity Framing option available Shipped securely from London, England. Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke Jr. (born September 16, 1952)[1] is an American actor and former boxer who has appeared primarily as a leading man in drama, action, and thriller films. During the 1980s, Rourke starred in the comedy-drama Diner (1982), the drama Rumble Fish (1983), the crime-black-comedy film The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984), and the erotic drama 9½ Weeks (1986). He received critical praise for his work in the Charles Bukowski biopic Barfly and the horror mystery Angel Heart (both 1987). In 1991, Rourke teamed up with Don Johnson and Tom Sizemore in the cult classic action film Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man...
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1980s Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Black and White

Richard Gere, Close-Up, San Bernardino by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
Richard Gere, Close-Up, San Bernardino 1988 by Herb Ritts A close up shot with the iconic Richard Gere through the lens of Herb Ritts. Unframed Matted Overall size : 11 x 14" inches / 28 x 36 cm Image Size: 6.75" x 10'' inches / 17 x 26 cm Printed 2012 Silver Gelatin Print Mint condition Certificate of authenticity Framing option available Shipped securely from London, England. Richard Tiffany Gere (/ɡɪər/ GEER;[1][2] born August 31, 1949) is an American actor. He began in films in the 1970s, playing a supporting role in Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) and a starring role in Days of Heaven (1978). He came to prominence with his role in the film American Gigolo...
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1980s Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Black and White

Mel Gibson by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
"Mel Gibson" 1985 by Herb Ritts International star Mel Gibson posing in front of the lens of Herb Ritts. Unframed Matted Overall size : 11 x 14" inches / 28 x 36 cm Image Size: 8.5" x 9.5'' inches / 21 x 24 cm Printed 2012 Quadtone Print Mint condition Certificate of authenticity Framing option available Shipped securely from London, England. Mel Gibson is an American actor, director, and producer, who made his acting debut on the Australian television drama series The Sullivans (1976–1983).[1] While a student at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, he was given an uncredited role in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and subsequently appeared as a leading actor in the micro budget surf drama Summer City (both in 1977).[2][3] Gibson rose to prominence during the Australian New Wave cinema movement in the early 1980s, having appeared in his breakthrough role in George Miller's dystopian action film Mad Max (1979), portraying the eponymous hero. He reprised the role in its sequels, Mad Max 2 (1981) and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985).[2][4] He appeared in Peter Weir...
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1980s Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Black and White

Vintage Herb Ritts Mid-Century Lucite Sculpture
By Herb Ritts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made of thick Lucite and shaped organically into a center piece or serving bowl resting on a flattened area on the bottom this bowl is attributed to the Ritts Company of Los Angeles ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Lucite

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
By Herb Ritts, Astrolite
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous pair of mid-century lucite bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any midcentury study o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Lucite

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
By Herb Ritts, Astrolite
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous air of midcentury Lucite bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any midcentury study or ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Art

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Lucite

California Modern Herbert Ritts for Astrolite Clear Lucite "Twist" Table Lamp
By Astrolite, Herb Ritts
Located in Bainbridge, NY
California Modern Transparent Helix Lucite Table Lamp by Herbert Ritts Inc. Los Angeles, California Astrolite Products, 1970's. Featuring an elevate...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Herb Ritts Art

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Chrome

Djimon-Censored, Los Angeles
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
This artwork by Herb Ritts is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Djimon-Censored, Los Angeles 1990/1996 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso Gelatin silver print m...
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1990s Contemporary Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Richard Gere, San Bernardino
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1970s Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Male Nude
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
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1980s Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Fred with Tires, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1980s Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Springsteen, Detail II, New York
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Estate Stamped on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions
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Late 20th Century Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (Hand), New York City
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions
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Late 20th Century Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Jack Nicholson I, London
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions
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Late 20th Century Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Prince, Hat with Chains, Minneapolis
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions
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Late 20th Century Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Michael Jordan, Chicago
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions
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Late 20th Century Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Cher, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Estate Stamped on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions
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Late 20th Century Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

VGC Herb Ritts Medium Biomorphic Sculptural Lucite Bowl Mid-Century Modern
By Herb Ritts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern ”Astrolite"" Lucite centrepiece or serving bowl by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles in a dynamic freeform shape with unexpected and be...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herb Ritts Art

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Lucite

Consuelo with Pine Branch, Paradise Cove, 1984
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Estate Stamped Edition 15/25
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1980s Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Stephano Seated, Milan
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Stephano Seated, Milan 1985 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso; Also blindstamped, l.r. Platinum print (Edition of 25) 22.5 x 17.5 inches (57.2 x 44.5 cm) Conta...
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1980s Contemporary Herb Ritts Art

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Platinum

Jack Nicholson I, London
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1980s Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Antonio Banderas, Malibu
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
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1990s Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Male Nude with Tumbleweed, Paradise Cove
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Sepia-toned gelatin silver print with matte finish Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed in pencil, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
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1980s Other Art Style Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Male Nude with Thorns, Joshua Tree
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Sepia-toned gelatin silver print with matte finish (Edition of 25) Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso Also blindstamped, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt,...
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1980s Other Art Style Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Tony with Rope, Los Angeles
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print with matte finish (Edition of 25) Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso Also blindstamped, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in ...
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1980s Other Art Style Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

Waterfall Woman with Sphere, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
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1980s Other Art Style Herb Ritts Art

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Silver Gelatin

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Herb Ritts was known for his black and white style of photography. He shot a wide range of celebrities and iconic figures in the 1980s and ‘90s, and his work took inspiration from ancient Greek sculpture styles. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Herb Ritts pieces from top sellers around the world.
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    Herb Ritts got into photography because of his friend, the actor Richard Gere. Before Gere became famous, Ritts agreed to take promotional photos of him in front of a classic car. The media widely circulated the photograph, and Ritts became more interested in the art form. You'll find a range of Herb Ritts photographic art on 1stDibs.

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