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Slim Aarons Nude Photography

American, 1916-2006

American photographer Slim Aarons captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Palm Beach, as well as other luxurious settings around the globe.

Committed to eschewing makeup and artificial lighting, Aarons created images that are at once candid and polished, combining the relaxed posture of his subjects, who trusted him to document their lives, with the visual sharpness of a seasoned art director. Having gotten his start taking pictures for the U.S. military magazine Yank during World War II, he contributed over the course of his career to Life, Town and Country and Holiday magazines and published several books.

Aarons was born in Manhattan in 1916. He joined the army at 18, shooting military maneuvers at West Point before serving as a combat photographer, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. After the war, he moved to California and began snapping socialites and movie stars. In the 1950s, he opened a bureau for Life magazine in Rome, where he took pictures capturing the postwar scene. Aarons was always able to win the trust of his elite subjects, who saw him as close to a peer, rather than a paparazzo. In a 2002 interview with The Independent, he remarked, ''I knew everyone. They would invite me to one of their parties because they knew I wouldn't hurt them. I was one of them.'' This access allowed Aarons to document the rich and famous with their guard down, reading newspapers and magazines, talking on the phone, relaxing by the pool, and chatting with friends. The 1957 photograph The Kings of Hollywood, for example, which won him wide acclaim, shows Clark Gable, Van Heflin, Gary Cooper and Jimmy Stewart laughing together as they celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Many of Aarons’s best-known images involve games and sports. In the 1972 Poolside Backgammon, two young women play the board game of the title against the backdrop of a majestic Acapulco estate. In 1958’s Cannes Watersports, a couple attempts to glide across the Golfe de la Napoule on Jet Skis, one expertly and one hanging on for dear life. And in Penthouse Pool, shot in Athens in 1961, a young woman wearing a yellow bathing cap smiles coyly at the camera, surrounded by friends and brightly colored seat cushions, with the Acropolis faintly visible in the background. Among Aarons’s books are 1974’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life, and its 2003 sequel, Once Upon a Time. His final book, A Place in the Sun, was published in 2005, one year before his death.

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Artist: Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons, The High Life (Mid-century Modern Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
The High Life 1968 C print 20 x 24 inches Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Actor George Hamilton (in blue) takes off in a speedboat w...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Slim Aarons Yacht Holiday (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tanned bodies on the deck of Dino Pecci Blunt’s yacht in Marbella, Spain 1967. Printed later. A group of bronzed young women captured from the back are seen enjoying the Spanish ho...
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1960s Realist Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Slim Aarons 'Cavallo Bathers, Corsica' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1984, The island of Cavallo, off the coast of Corsica. This image sets a tone of subtle adventure and glamour. Cavallo Bathers Slim Aarons Estate Edition Estate stamped and hand n...
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1980s Realist Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Slim Aarons, The High Life (Mid-century Modern Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
The High Life 1968 C print 20 x 24 inches Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Actor George Hamilton (in blue) takes off in a speedboat w...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Slim Aarons, The High Life (Mid-century Modern Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
The High Life 1968 C print 20 x 24 inches Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Actor George Hamilton (in blue) takes off in a speedboat w...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Tiziana in Positano (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Tiziana Audino 1984 (printed later) Chromogenic Lambda Print Estate edition of 150 A topless Tiziana Audino enjoys a shower at the Hotel San Pietro in Positano, 1984. Estate stamp...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Slim Aarons, The High Life (Mid-century Modern Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
The High Life 1968 C print 20 x 24 inches Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Actor George Hamilton (in blue) takes off in a speedboat w...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Party in Marbella by Slim Aarons (Portrait Photography, Figurative Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda, C Print

Harbour Isle Beach by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Color, Figurative)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. Currency fluctuations may cause the price to change. This is a contemporary pr...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Villa Nirvana by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Portrait Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Hilton Hotel Pool by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Color Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Pantz Pool, 1985 by Slim Aarons (Portrait Photography, Nude Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Gasthof Post Pool by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Winter, Skiing)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda, C Print

Leisure in Antibes by Slim Aarons (Seascape Photography, Nude Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Acapulco Pool by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Nude Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Poolside Party by Slim Aarons (Poolside Glamour, Poolside Gossip Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Saint Tropez, 1971 by Slim Aarons (Nude Photography, Portrait Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Molly Wilmot's Pool by Slim Aarons (Portrait Photography, Landscape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Volleyball in Santa Barbara by Slim Aarons (Sport Photography, Nude Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Conca dei Marini Bay by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Seascape Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Conca dei Marini Bay, 1984 by Slim Aarons (Seascape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Cannes Watersports by Slim Aarons (Seascape Photography, Nude Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Sunbathing In Antibes
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Sunbathing In Antibes 1976 Dani Geneux (left) and Marie-Eugenie Gaudfrin sunbathing at the Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc, Antibes, France, August 1976. (Photo by...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Color, C Print

Caped Skiers by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Portrait Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Holiday in Capri by Slim Aarons (Seascape Photography, Nude Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Charter Ketch by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Seascape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Surfing Brothers by Slim Aarons (Seascape Photography, Sports Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Hotel Krone, Lech by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda, C Print

Poolside in Arizona by Slim Aarons (Nude Photography, Figurative Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Meridian Club by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Nude Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Trip to Little Bay by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Snorkelling in the Shallows by Slim Aarons (Nude Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Mustique Hammock by Slim Aarons (Nude Photography, Seascape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Out Islands by Slim Aarons (Seascape Photography, Landscape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Leonard Dalsemer by Slim Aarons (Portrait Photography, Landscape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Donna Fabrizia Lanza by Slim Aarons (Garden Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda, C Print

Earl Levy's Castle by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Portrait Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Life in the Bahamas by Slim Aarons (Portrait Photography, Beach Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Slim Aarons, 'The High Life in St Tropez'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons The High Life 1977. (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity August 1977: Actor George Hamilton (in blue) ta...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print

Alpine Skiing by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Portrait Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Pantz Pool, 1985 by Slim Aarons (Nude Photography, Portrait Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Il Pellicano Pool by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Seascape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Marbella House Party by Slim Aarons (Portrait Photography, Landscape Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Skiing Waiter by Slim Aarons (Portrait Photography, Human Figure)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Motorboats in Antibes by Slim Aarons (Seascape Photography, Portrait Photograph)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Christmas Swim by Slim Aarons (Portrait Photography, Nude Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. Currency fluctuations may cause the price to change. This is a contemporary print from the Getty Archive using Slim Aarons negatives. Please contact the gallery for information about other print sizes. All prints feature a Slim Aarons blindstamp, and are accompanied by a Slim Aarons Certificate of Authentication issued by Getty. 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Premium Collection...
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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Lambda

Catherine Wilke, Capri, Slim Aarons Estate Edition, classic vibrant photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Catherine Wilke' is a vibrant, genuine Slim Aarons estate edition photograph. Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Discover the epitome of leisurely sophistication with Slim Aarons' stunning photograph from 1980, showcasing the quintessence of laid-back luxury at the illustrious Hotel Punta Tragara in Capri. In this masterful composition, Catherine Wilke epitomizes the serene joy of sunny European leisure, gracefully strolling with a fresh coconut beverage amidst an array of topless sun worshippers basking under the Mediterranean sun. This evocative scene is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human allure, with the glittering turquoise sea forming the perfect backdrop to a tableau of relaxation and style. In addition to Catherine, this scene captures Elisabetta Catalano, Charlotte Ticken, and Pamela Grupas, each contributing to the canvas of vintage elegance in their vibrant red and blue swimsuits paired with timeless straw sunhats. Their repose on the crisp white linens laid upon the geometrically arranged sunbathing beds underlines the meticulous composition that Aarons was renowned for. This image is a visual symphony, where the architectural lines of the sunbathing terrace intersect with the soft curves of the relaxed figures, crafting a scene that captures the essence of the high life without pretense. It is Slim Aarons' invitation to step into a world where the glamour of the past converges with the timelessness of pure enjoyment. Perfect for connoisseurs of fine art photography, enthusiasts of vintage fashion, and collectors seeking to add a touch of retro-chic allure to their walls, this photograph is more than just a visual treat—it's a passport to the golden age of jet-set elegance. Secure your slice of history and invite the spirit of Capri's golden days into your home or collection with this iconic Slim Aarons masterpiece. Catherine Wilke Capri Slim Aarons Estate Edition Chromogenic Lambda print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate Edition Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Aarons began his career as a combat photographer in World War II. Though he earned a Purple Heart for his service, he declared that combat had taught him that the only beach worth landing on was decorated with beautiful people enjoying themselves in the sun. He was born and raised in New York City and New Jersey and later New Hampshire. He took up photography as a teenager. At the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was later appointed official photographer at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During World War II he served as an army combat photographer for Yank magazine in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. After the war he became a freelance photojournalist, first based in Hollywood, then Rome, then New York. His photographs appeared in many magazines, including Life, Holiday, Town & Country, Look, Venture, and Travel & Leisure. His first book A Wonderful Time (1974) is considered a classic. Internal: The location for Slim Aarons midcentury photograph, Capri, is Vintage Capri, Italy, and fits curated collections for Vintage Sunbathing, travel photography, documentary travel photography, modern graphic photography...
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1980s Realist Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Eva Maria Lopez (Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Eva Maria Lopez (Aarons Estate Edition), 1989 Eva Maria Lopez takes a dip in the sea from the deck of Serena, her boyfriend's luxury yacht off Forme...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Snowmass Gathering by Slim Aarons (Portrait Photography, Landscape Photography)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
Category

20th Century Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

Catherine Wilke, Capri, Slim Aarons Estate Edition, classic vibrant photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Catherine Wilke' is a vibrant, genuine Slim Aarons estate edition photograph. Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Discover the epitome of leisurely sophistication with Slim Aarons' stunning photograph from 1980, showcasing the quintessence of laid-back luxury at the illustrious Hotel Punta Tragara in Capri. In this masterful composition, Catherine Wilke epitomizes the serene joy of sunny European leisure, gracefully strolling with a fresh coconut beverage amidst an array of topless sun worshippers basking under the Mediterranean sun. This evocative scene is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human allure, with the glittering turquoise sea forming the perfect backdrop to a tableau of relaxation and style. In addition to Catherine, this scene captures Elisabetta Catalano, Charlotte Ticken, and Pamela Grupas, each contributing to the canvas of vintage elegance in their vibrant red and blue swimsuits paired with timeless straw sunhats. Their repose on the crisp white linens laid upon the geometrically arranged sunbathing beds underlines the meticulous composition that Aarons was renowned for. This image is a visual symphony, where the architectural lines of the sunbathing terrace intersect with the soft curves of the relaxed figures, crafting a scene that captures the essence of the high life without pretense. It is Slim Aarons' invitation to step into a world where the glamour of the past converges with the timelessness of pure enjoyment. Perfect for connoisseurs of fine art photography, enthusiasts of vintage fashion, and collectors seeking to add a touch of retro-chic allure to their walls, this photograph is more than just a visual treat—it's a passport to the golden age of jet-set elegance. Secure your slice of history and invite the spirit of Capri's golden days into your home or collection with this iconic Slim Aarons masterpiece. Catherine Wilke Capri Slim Aarons Estate Edition Chromogenic Lambda print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate Edition Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Aarons began his career as a combat photographer in World War II. Though he earned a Purple Heart for his service, he declared that combat had taught him that the only beach worth landing on was decorated with beautiful people enjoying themselves in the sun. He was born and raised in New York City and New Jersey and later New Hampshire. He took up photography as a teenager. At the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was later appointed official photographer at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During World War II he served as an army combat photographer for Yank magazine in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. After the war he became a freelance photojournalist, first based in Hollywood, then Rome, then New York. His photographs appeared in many magazines, including Life, Holiday, Town & Country, Look, Venture, and Travel & Leisure. His first book A Wonderful Time (1974) is considered a classic. Internal: The location for Slim Aarons midcentury photograph, Capri, is Vintage Capri, Italy, and fits curated collections for Vintage Sunbathing...
Category

1980s Realist Slim Aarons Nude Photography

Materials

Lambda

Catherine Wilke, Capri, Slim Aarons Estate Edition, classic vibrant photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Catherine Wilke' is a vibrant, genuine Slim Aarons estate edition photograph. Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Discover the epitome of leisurely sophistication with Slim Aarons' stunning photograph from 1980, showcasing the quintessence of laid-back luxury at the illustrious Hotel Punta Tragara in Capri. In this masterful composition, Catherine Wilke epitomizes the serene joy of sunny European leisure, gracefully strolling with a fresh coconut beverage amidst an array of topless sun worshippers basking under the Mediterranean sun. This evocative scene is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human allure, with the glittering turquoise sea forming the perfect backdrop to a tableau of relaxation and style. In addition to Catherine, this scene captures Elisabetta Catalano, Charlotte Ticken, and Pamela Grupas, each contributing to the canvas of vintage elegance in their vibrant red and blue swimsuits paired with timeless straw sunhats. Their repose on the crisp white linens laid upon the geometrically arranged sunbathing beds underlines the meticulous composition that Aarons was renowned for. This image is a visual symphony, where the architectural lines of the sunbathing terrace intersect with the soft curves of the relaxed figures, crafting a scene that captures the essence of the high life without pretense. It is Slim Aarons' invitation to step into a world where the glamour of the past converges with the timelessness of pure enjoyment. Perfect for connoisseurs of fine art photography, enthusiasts of vintage fashion, and collectors seeking to add a touch of retro-chic allure to their walls, this photograph is more than just a visual treat—it's a passport to the golden age of jet-set elegance. Secure your slice of history and invite the spirit of Capri's golden days into your home or collection with this iconic Slim Aarons masterpiece. Catherine Wilke Capri Slim Aarons Estate Edition Chromogenic Lambda print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate Edition Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Aarons began his career as a combat photographer in World War II. Though he earned a Purple Heart for his service, he declared that combat had taught him that the only beach worth landing on was decorated with beautiful people enjoying themselves in the sun. He was born and raised in New York City and New Jersey and later New Hampshire. He took up photography as a teenager. At the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was later appointed official photographer at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During World War II he served as an army combat photographer for Yank magazine in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. After the war he became a freelance photojournalist, first based in Hollywood, then Rome, then New York. His photographs appeared in many magazines, including Life, Holiday, Town & Country, Look, Venture, and Travel & Leisure. His first book A Wonderful Time (1974) is considered a classic. Internal: The location for Slim Aarons midcentury photograph, Capri, is Vintage Capri, Italy, and fits curated collections for Vintage Sunbathing...
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1980s Realist Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Pool at Las Brisas by Slim Aarons
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
For a limited time only these Slim Aarons prints are available to purchase at 15% discount. Please contact the gallery for any queries. Please bear in mind that all prints are produ...
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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print, Digital

Slim Aarons, The High Life
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
The High Life 1968 C print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Actor George Hamilton (in blue) takes off in a speedboat with friends Rut...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Slim Aarons, Sunbathing in Capri, Catherine Wilke
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Sunbathing in Capri, Catherine Wilke 1980 Chromogenic Lambda print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Catherine Wilke...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Slim Aarons, 'The High Life in St Tropez'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons The High Life 1977. (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity August 1977: Actor George Hamilton (in blue) ta...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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C Print

Slim Aarons Sunbathing in Capri, Catherine Wilke
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Sunbathing in Capri, Catherine Wilke, Chromogenic Lambda print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Printed Later. Cath...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Countess on Deck (Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Countess on Deck 1982 Chromogenic print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Countess Gioia Gaetani-Lovatelli relaxes o...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

Slim Aarons, Sunbathing in Capri, Catherine Wilke
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Sunbathing in Capri, Catherine Wilke 1980 Chromogenic Lambda print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Catherine Wilke...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Nude Photography

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Lambda

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