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Photography For Sale
Artist: Mark Shaw
Artist: Henry Diltz
"Keith Richards, Midwest Airport, 1979" framed photograph by Henry Diltz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Keith Richards, Midwest Airport, 1979" black and white photograph by Henry Diltz. Image size: 21 3/4 x 16 inches. This framed photograph was previously displayed in a guest room of ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper

Audrey Hepburn Smiling with Head Back, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, 54_0309a_a -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed for the June 1954 issue of Mademoiselle. Her dress is a Claire McCardell creation. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS O...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood on the lear jet in 1979 during the New Barbarians tour. Signed and titled by Henry Diltz
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20th Century Contemporary Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Grey Dior Outside Paris Louvre Metro, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Grey Dior Outside Paris Louvre Metro, 1957 -- This image of a model wearing a gray Dior suit outside the Louvre Metro station was photographed by Mark Shaw in Paris in 1957 for LIFE magazine's September article "A Bright Young Look in Paris". 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. Fashion photography of a model wearing a grey Dior dress outside by the metro entrance at the Louvre. The model is also wearing gloves and a hat. She is standing in profile and looks behind her. In front of her, she is holding a map. She is standing in front of the Louvre metro map.
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John Jr. Looking at his Reflection in Tabletop, 1963
Located in New York, NY
John John Looking at his Reflection in Tabletop, nb_ 150 -- Jackie and John Jr. Palm Beach 1963 Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made t...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Sheer Gown Icon, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Sheer Gown Icon, Circa 1955 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Vanity Fair slip was photographed by Mark Shaw for an award w...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie and Caroline, Book Cover, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Jackie and Caroline, Book Cover -- Jackie and Caroline on the beach in Hyannis Port, 1959. This photo was used as the cover of Mark Shaw's famous book, the John F. Kennedys, which wa...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Vivalamariee Wedding Gown, 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 on Striped Sofa, Arm Back, Head Tilted Smiling, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r15_9 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine. Image size i...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn at Home, Heron Day Bed, Looks Down, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r18_4 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine. Image size i...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Grey Dior Outside Paris Louvre Metro, BW 1957
Located in New York, NY
Dior, Palais de Glace Dress, 1957. 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. Ea...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie in Pink with JFK in Yellow Room, John Look on, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Jackie in Pink Dress in Yellow Room nb_114a -- A portrait of Jackie and JFK. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AND EDITION OF 15. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955. THE 24” x ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Yves St. Laurent in Studio, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Yves St. Laurent in Studio -- Fashion Designer Yves St. Laurent in his studio as photographed by Mark Shaw. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints a...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Lies on Divan, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Lies on Divan, 1957 -- This photo, published in LIFE in 1957, shows Coco Chanel, aged 74, at her apartment on the Rue Cambon in Paris reclining on her massive divan. In notes ta...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie Leads Horse, 1959
Located in New York, NY
JBK Leads Horse nb_064_065 -- Shot for LIFE in 1959, Jackie Kennedy leads Sagebrush across a meadow at Merrywood, her mother's Virginia Estate. This image is also part of the Mark Shaw Photographic Archive's fine art gallery collection. 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 black and white photo of Jackie Kennedy...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John Jr. on Reflective Tabletop, 1963
Located in New York, NY
John Jr. on Reflective Tabletop 1963, nb_149 -- This photo of John Junior, taken when he was three, was a favorite of Jackie’s; in a letter to Mark, Jackie wrote “they really should ...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Looks Back, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Turns, audrey_07 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in 1953, this image is an outtake from the photo essay on Audrey Hepburn for the December 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Designer's Homes, Dior Pink Satin, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Designers' Homes Pink Satin, 1960 -- Christa Vogel wearing a Dior satin dress, photographed for 1960 issue of Life Magazine. The setting is a house ow...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r24_3 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 22"...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right , 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c23_14 -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed for LIFE magazine in 1953. The photo essay shows images from a regular day on the set. "…Not because there is anything so re...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

20's Backdrop, Mark Bohan with Models in Dior, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Mark Bohan with Models, 1961 -- According to Dior this image shows "Marc Bohan with models from his first collection (Spring-Summer 1961), which was a great success. The prettiness and freshness of his Dior clothes gave an alternative to clients who wanted to be fashionable and look feminine, yet feel safe. Bohan's designs only implied and flattered the body; they never dared to expose or reveal." Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" 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 Mark Bohan with four models. They stand in front of a 1920's backdrop of a man fixing a model's outfit. There is a model in a purple floral dress...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, Street at Night, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey, r34_2 -- Audrey Hepburn in the studio village for Paramount's Sabrina Fair. Photographed for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Visits with Jeanne Moreau, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Visits with Jeanne Moreau, 1957 -- Chanel visits with the famous French film actress, Jeanne Moreau. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were c...
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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 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" 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

Audrey Hepburn Supine Reading, Sitting up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r8_10 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life magazine. 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. 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 sitting and reading...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Backstage Balmain Floral Shawl, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Backstage Balmain Floral Shawl -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw pr...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

"Crosby, Stills & Nash Album Cover Outtake" framed photograph by Henry Diltz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Outtake photo from 1969 Crosby, Stills & Nash album cover photo session in West Hollywood, California, by photographer Henry Diltz. Depicts David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Na...
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1960s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper

Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash, CA, 1969
Located in New York, NY
On the way up to Big Bear to photograph the inner spread of Crosby, Stills, and Nash's debut album. We rented a limo for the several hour ride. Joni came along to hang out with Graha...
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20th Century Contemporary Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior's Compiegne dress was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited e...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

"Kurt Cobain, Nirvana" 1993 framed photograph by Henry Diltz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Kurt Cobain, Nirvana" 1993 photograph shot at Los Angeles Forum in California by photographer Henry Diltz. This framed photograph was previously displayed in a guest room of the ori...
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1990s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Kurt Cobain, Nirvana" 1993 framed photograph by Henry Diltz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Kurt Cobain, Nirvana" 1993 photograph shot at Los Angeles Forum in California by photographer Henry Diltz. This framed photograph was previously displayed in a guest room...
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1990s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper

Ferreras Green Velvet Suit with Dalmatian, Vienna, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Ferreras Green Velvet with Dalmatian, Vienna, 1956 – Miguel Ferreras' lustrous velvet suit was photographed with a Dalmation in the doorway of Vienna's Hotel Bristol for the August 13, 1956 issue of LIFE. The Dalmatian's history is as numerous and varied as its spots. The breed originated in Croatia but quickly found its way to Europe, especially England; it has been a bird dog, a trail hound, a retriever, and a hunter of both large and small game. The Dalmation's most recent and best known talent has been as a carriage dog; running in front of the horse drawn carriages of the elite and fire brigades alike, paving the way and guarding for danger. This talent, along with it's flexible temperament, lead to its continued use in Fire Companies to this day. The Dalmatian is emblematic of service in moments of emergency. 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. Fashion photography of a model wearing a Ferreras green velvet suit...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Pete Townshend, Woodstock, NY 1969
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Henry Diltz Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lee Radziwill Red Gown in Red Room, 1962.
Located in New York, NY
Socialite Lee Radziwill, Red Gown in Red Room -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in the 1960's, socialite Lee Radziwill, younger sister of Jacqueline Kennedy is considered a great style icon. McCall's November 1962 issue quotes Radziwill as saying "A tall person might choose this slender red crepe by Castillo at Lanvin. It is enveloped by one large panel, knotted together at the strapless top." Radziwill continues to be frequently photographed even today. Radziwill's former palatial homes in England were decorated by the late Renzo Mongiardino. 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. Fashion photography of Lee Radziwill wearing a red gown in a red room. Lee Radziwill is standing in a room with a strapless dress with a knot on top. She is also wearing white gloves. This is also an interior shot of a red room. The room is white with wooden floors. In the back corner, there is a display wall of figurines. This wall as a painted red accent. There are two red sofa chairs...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Grace Slick, Woodstock, Bethel, NY 1969
Located in New York, NY
Hand Signed by the Photographer. Archival Limited Edition Print. Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon, buyers and other important guests view a model wearing a cream velvet tea length gown...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie Color with Monument
Located in New York, NY
Jackie Color with Monument rap_224. 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...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Photography

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Giclée

Mick & Bianca Jagger, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition Print Hand Signed and Numbered by Photographer
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20th Century Contemporary Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Balenciaga, Orange Coat Arms Crossed, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Orange Coat Arms Crossed -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE. The model, wearing a Balenciaga Orange Coat, poses for buyers from I Magnin....
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

San Vittorino Socialite with Dachshund, 1957
Located in New York, NY
San Vittorino Socialite with Dachshund -- Donna Mirta Barberini-Colonna di Sciarra walks with her dachshund beneath the ancient walls of San Vittorino, a feudal town near Rome that h...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Neil Young, "Old Man" #3
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Farmhouse Photography Archival Limited Edition Print Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Richie Havens, Woodstock, Bethel, NY 1969
Located in New York, NY
Photograph by Henry Diltz, the official photographer for Woodstock 1969. Archival Limited Edition Print Hand Signed by the Photographer
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20th Century Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

Pete Townshend, Woodstock, NY 1969
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition Signed, Titled, and Numbered by Henry Diltz Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

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Giclée

Salon Dior Polka Dot Dress, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Salon Dior Polka Dot Dress -- "Porto Rico" dress by Dior. Photographed for September 1954 issue of LIFE, and shot at the Paris couture show. Image size ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Felicite Gown, 1953.
Located in New York, NY
Dior, Felicite Gown, 1953. 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...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Parisian Socialite with Poodle in Paris
Located in New York, NY
Paris, Parisian Socialite with Poodle -- Photographed for LIFE magazine in the countryside surrounding Paris, a blue suit and oversized hat are modeled by a young Parisian socialite with her Poodle. The Poodle, or "puddle dog" in German, is always ready for action and longing for a good snooze. Its distinctive hair style came about to facilitate the Poodle in its role as a retriever and gun dog. The Poodle is agile and strong and its history of working closely with the handler as a working water dog...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Model in Yellow in Paris Café, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Model in Yellow in Paris Café, 1957 – Laroche's yellow skirt and sweater set was photographed by Mark Shaw in a Paris Cafe for the LIFE September 1957 artic...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

The Monkees & Jack Nicholson
Located in New York, NY
The Monkees & Jack Nicholson in a dressing room. Limited Edition Fine Art Print Signed, Titled, and Numbered by Henry Diltz Printed upon purchase, please...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

Picasso and His Women, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Picasso and His Women, 1955 -- Out take from a photo shoot for the Nov 14, 1955 issue of Life. Picasso permitted "this rare photographic session in his new Cannes villa, La Calaforn...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Designer's Homes, Nico Stands with Dachshunds, Wears Dior, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Designers' Homes Nico Stands with Dachshunds, 1960 -- Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 for LIFE along with her two dachshunds in the apartment of Parisian interior designer Henri Samuel. Even though the dachshund is technically from the hound family, they are closer in temperament to the terriers, so no one should be fooled by their over cute appearance! Dachshunds can be strong and feisty one minute and happy to take a big nap the next. Dachshunds, given their size and temperament, make perfect house and apartment dogs. 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 of Nico in the home of Henri Samuel. She is wearing a black dress with a flower on her chest. She poses by the fireplace. This is also an interior photograph of Henri Samuel's home. His apartment is painted red. There is a green chaise lounge chair with a leopard print pelt. There is a small hexagon table with items like a cup. There is a black fireplace...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_27 -- Audrey Hepburn, ready in make-up and costume to play the title role in Paramount's Sabrina Fair. This shot is an out take from the photo essay in the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. 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...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Balenciaga, Green Skirt, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Green Skirt -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE at the Couture Salon of Cristobal Balenciaga. The source f...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Hands on Hips, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Hands on Hips -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE magazine. Tay...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Mme. Rigaud with Spaniel France, 1957.
Located in New York, NY
Chateaux, Mme. Rigaud with Springer Spaniels -- Mme. Mario Rigaud, one of France's best markswomen with her gamekeeper and Springer Spaniels. The English Springer Spaniel, the founder of all English Hunting Spaniels...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Lee Radziwill, Red Dress at Desk, 1962
Located in New York, NY
Dior, Lee Radziwill, Red Dress at Desk, 1962. 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 p...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

The Doors "Pot".
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
The Doors on the Venice Beach Boardwalk in Los Angeles, CA. Taken by the legendary photographer Henry Diltz Signed and numbered by photographer
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20th Century Contemporary Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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