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Photography For Sale
Artist: Mark Shaw
Artist: Anne Menke
Dior, Jardin D'hiver Dress, 1957
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A woman is standing in front of an ornate wall mirror. She adorns a white floral dress...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Cary Grant Seated Looks Left, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Cary Grant Seated Looks Left -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a 1955 issue of Mademoiselle. Cary Grant was called one of the "Charm Boys." Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" pape...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie on Sofa, Cover of Look Magazine, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy -- This photo of Jackie, taken by Mark Shaw for the cover of “Look” magazine in 1961, has been seen frequently due to the fact that it was mistak...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Strolls, 1953.
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Strolls, c21_11, 1953 -- "On a day off Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment" -- One of Mark Shaw's most loved images of Audrey in her trademark boy's...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Backstage Balmain Blonde in Choker, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Backstage Balmain Blonde in Choker, 1954 -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain couture show. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to or...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Backstage Balmain Blue Train, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Backstage Balmain Blue Train -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limit...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie in Pink Dress, John at Podium
Located in New York, NY
Jackie in Pink Dress nb_119 -- A Portrait of Jackie. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle phot...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie on Sofa, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy nb_116_117_v2 -- A version of this photo of Jackie, taken by Mark Shaw for the cover of “Look” magazine in 1961, has been seen frequently due to the fact that it was mistaken...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Photography

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Giclée

Models in Stripes, 1995
Located in New York, NY
A variation of this image appeared in LIFE magazine's April 25, 1955 issue in an article titled, "New Cousins to the T-Shirt: Lowly Hot Weather Knit has Come up in Style". Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography in color of ten models posing in stripes. They are one steps in front of a grey background. The model on the far left is sitting on a step. She is wearing a white skirt with a yellow black stripe blazer. Behind her, another model is sitting in profile and she is wearing a red striped shirt and shorts. Next to her, the model is wearing a red dress with a striped undershirt and purse. Behind her, a model is sitting with purple pants and red striped shirt. Next to her, another model is sitting and wearing a grey suit. Underneath her, a model in a blue white striped dress is laying down. She is laying by another model's feet. This model is wearing multi colored striped dress. She is standing at the edge. Another model is laying down. She is wearing a mini black dress with red stripes. Behind her, a model in a black and white striped dress...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Givenchy Rust Cape, 1955 -- Givenchy dress and cape. Photographed in a Paris courtyard for the September 1955 issue of LIFE magazine. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. Image size is 32" x 48" (for 36" x 52" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model wearing a Givenchy Rust cape in a courtyard. The model is wearing a white slender dress with an orange cape...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Jardin D'hiver Dress, 1957
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A woman is standing in front of an ornate wall mirror. She adorns a white floral dress, a series of black pearls on her neck, and long black...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Head Back, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Head Back – Out take from the photo essay for the December 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey Hepburn is seen with costume designer Edith Head. ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Renee Wears Mireille, 1953.
Located in New York, NY
Dior, Renee Wears Mireille, 1953 -- The source for this image was a vintage 35mm black and white negative. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper si...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Models in Red, 1955
Located in New York, NY
This image appeared in the September 12, 1955 issue of LIFE magazine, in an article title, "Red, Red and More Red: Fall Styles Sizzle with Fire Engine Look from Top to Toe". Image si...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Fernand Leger in Studio, Anne Gunning wearing McCardell's design of Leger's work
Located in New York, NY
Fernand Leger in Studio, Number One -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE in 1955, two weeks before his death, Fernand Leger posed for this final portrait in his Paris Studio. Leger'...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c9_10 -- Shot for Life in 1953, Audrey Hepburn is seen on the set of Sabrina with director Billy Wilder. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Ma...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John Jr. on the White House Nursery Balcony
Located in New York, NY
John Jr. on the White House nursery balcony nb_103. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Backstage Balmain Blue Train, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Backstage Balmain Blue Train -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limit...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Jardin D'hiver Dress, 1957
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A woman is standing in front of an ornate wall mirror. She adorns a white floral dress...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Designer's Homes, Ghislaine Lounges in Elsa Schiaparelli's Home, Front, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Ghislaine Lounges in Elsa Schiaparelli's Home, Front -- Mark Shaw photographed Elsa Schiaparelli's best-known model, Ghislaine de Bosisson in an ankle-length dress lounging on an elo...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Model with Grey Persian Cat, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Model with Longhaired Cat -- Shot for the May 1954 issue of Mademoiselle, Mark Shaw photographs a grey Persian cat in the arms of model dressed in white. T...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Vermeer Velvet Dress, 1954
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" pap...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Head Down, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_9 -- It seems that Audrey Hepburn was beautiful at any angle Mark Shaw could find. Out take from the photo essay for LIFE, December 1953. Image size is 10" x 15" ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment, 1953
Located in New York, NY
On a day off Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment" -- One of Mark Shaw's most loved images of Audrey in her trademark boy's button down shirt and tight capris pants. Because it was shot in black and white few viewers realize the shirt was pink and her pants were bright red! Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Audrey Hepburn is stepping through a wooden fence into a garden. She wears a white high...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Getting Shampooed Purses Lips, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Getting Shampooed Purses Lips, c7_22 -- Photographed for Life in 1953, part of Audrey Hepburn's nightly ritual was a shampoo given at the studio. Image size is 22" x ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, Hyannis Beach, Jackie and Caroline in Water, 1959
Located in New York, NY
The Kennedys at Hyannis Beach, nb_093. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie Mark's Camera, 1962
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy, Jackie Mark’s Camera, 1962 -- Jackie in Ravello, Italy as photographed by Mark Shaw on a private cruise, summer of 1962. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN ...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Peeking, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Peeking, c21_24 -- An out take from photos taken for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints ar...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

White Bathing Costume by Becker on Austrian Beach, 1956
Located in New York, NY
White Bathing Costume by Becker on Austrian Beach -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a LIFE magazine article on Austrian fashion, this model sports a beach costume designed by Bessie Becker...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Nude Side, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Nude Side -- This Mark Shaw image was part of an award winning Vanity Fair lingerie advertising campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION O...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Ravello Trip, Gianni & Marella Agnelli on Their Yacht
Located in New York, NY
Gianni and Marella Agnelli on Their Boat with Pat Suzuki and Clint Hill, Ravello, 1962 -- From Mark Shaw's personal collection of snapshots from a 'dolce vita' trip with Jackie Kenne...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Bicycles Sabrina Movie Set, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c26_17 -- Audrey Hepburn regularly bicycled from the movie studio's make up department to the set. In the early days of her movie career, bicycles were a common mode ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Seated, Close, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Seated, Close, 1953, c22_45 -- An out take from photos taken for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Audrey adorns a white long sleeves button-up shirt while sitting in the center of the photo atop a black armchair. On of her raised hands hold a half-eaten apple, while the other holds a thin black object...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment, Closer View
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Steps Up, c21_19, 1953 -- "On a day off Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment." One of Mark Shaw's most loved images of Audrey in her trademark boy's ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Seated, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Seated, 1953, c22_34 -- An out take from photos taken for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Audrey Hepburn is sitting in a dark arm chair in the center frame. Behind her and the chair is a wooden closet...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie Mark's Camera, 1962
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy, Jackie Mark’s Camera, 1962 -- Jackie in Ravello, Italy as photographed by Mark Shaw on a private cruise, summer of 1962. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN ...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie shopping in Georgetown Bookstore
Located in New York, NY
Jackie shopping in Georgetown Bookstore. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper....
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Mid-20th Century Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Striped Sweater Lounges, Arms Back, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey in Striped Sweater Lounges, r28_1 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and S...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Strolls, 1953.
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Strolls, c21_11, 1953 -- "On a day off Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment" -- One of Mark Shaw's most loved images of Audrey in her trademark boy's...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Bicycle, Looks Left, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c20_23 -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" pape...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, The First Thirteen Diors, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Dior, The First Thirteen Diors, 1953. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Ea...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Holding Cigarette Side View, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Holding Cigarette, c10_16 – Photographed for LIFE in 1953, Audrey Hepburn, under the hair dryer, smokes a cigarette -- While working on the film Sabrin...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Bicycle, Looks Left, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c20_23 -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" pape...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Guy Laroche Sketches Model, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one of his ensembles. Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE in 1954. Image size is 10" x 15...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Bicycle, Looks Left, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c20_23 -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" p...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, model Kouka Wears Hymenee, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Dior, Kouka Wears Hymenee, 1961. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, JFK Sailing off Hyannis Port, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy kb_endpiece -- JFK shown sailing off Hyannis Port in 1959. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on H...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Getting Shampooed and Laughing, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Getting Shampooed and Laughing c7_18 -- Published in LIFE in 1953, Mark Shaw’s photo of Audrey Hepburn shows her being shampooed on the set of Sabrina. Image size is 1...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Models in Red, 1955
Located in New York, NY
This image appeared in the September 12, 1955 issue of LIFE magazine, in an article title, "Red, Red and More Red: Fall Styles Sizzle with Fire Engine Look from Top to Toe". Image si...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Designer's Homes, Dior Black Dress at Miss Luling's, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Designer's Homes Black Dress at Miss Luling's -- Gitta Schilling wearing a Dior gown photographed for LIFE in 1960. The ornate interior is the 17th century home of Suzanne Luling, th...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Bicycles Sabrina Movie Set, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c26_17 -- Audrey Hepburn regularly bicycled from the movie studio's make up department to the set. In the early days of her movie career, bicycles were a common mode ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Grace Kelly Laughing, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Grace Kelly Laughing -- Grace Kelly as photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editio...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Looking Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater Looking Up -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed for LIFE magazine in 1953. The photo essay shows images from a ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Back, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_15 -- Out take from the photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey seems to always look fantastic and friendly. "She is all queen (her grandfather was a Dutch baron) and all commoner…" Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Audrey Hepburn wearing a turtleneck sweater. She has her back to the camera but she glances over her left shoulder to look at the camera. Her hair is pinned back and she has short bangs. She is walking down an alley way...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Cary Grant Seated Looks Right, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Cary Grant Seated Looks Right, 1955. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Eac...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Holding Cigarette, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Holding Cigarette, c10_10 – While working on the film Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn was shampooed every night -- She of...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

JFK and Dr. Max Visit with hikers Stash and the boys, 1963
Located in New York, NY
February 1963, JFK warns Americans that they need to toughen up by taking up the newest fad, the 50 mile Hike. In this instance Stash Radziwill along with Chuck Spalding and Agent Cl...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Back, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_15 -- Out take from the photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey seems to always look fantastic and friendly. "She is all queen (her grandfather was a Dutch baron) and all commoner…" Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Audrey Hepburn wearing a turtleneck sweater. She has her back to the camera but she glances over her left shoulder to look at the camera. Her hair is pinned back and she has short bangs. She is walking down an alley way...
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1950s Modern Photography

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