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Photography For Sale
Artist: Mark Shaw
Artist: Jack Pierson
Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Smoking, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Smoking, c10_13 – While working on the film Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn was shampooed every night -- She often conducted business with her agents while und...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Pleated Standing Triangle, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Pleated Standing Triangle -- A very popular Mark Shaw image. This was photographed for an award winning advertising campaign for Vanity Fair. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS I...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Evelyn Tripp with Two Poodles, Front, 1954.
Located in New York, NY
Model with Two Poodles, Front, 1954 -- Shot by Mark Shaw for a 1954 Ad campaign, Evelyn Tripp poses with black and white poodles. According to her 1995 Ne...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Mod Girl, Party on Cruise, 1962
Located in New York, NY
Mod Party on Cruise -- A hip party scene photographed by Mark Shaw for a 1962 US Lines Cruise ship advertising campaign. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Ma...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Bicycle, Looking Left, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_44 -- 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 Decemb...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Backstage Balmain Beige Suit, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Backstage Balmain Beige Suit -- Mark Shaw often photographed backstage at the couture shows in Paris. This image shows a model at the Balmain show wearing a...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John with Jackie in Pink, Yellow Room, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Jackie in Pink with JFK in Yellow Room nb_115c -- A portrait of Jackie and JFK. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" 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

Henrietta Tiarks wears Crahay by Ricci Black Gown, London 1959
Located in New York, NY
Henrietta Tiarks, Black Gown, 1959 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the March 2, 1959 issue of Life, London post debutante Henrietta Tiarks was featured full page modeling a silk cocktail dress designed by Crahay of Nina Ricci. Reportedly the "single most popular dress in Paris" for the season, the wide leather belt accentuated the tiny waist and deep neckline. 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 Henrietta Tiarks wearing a black silk gown. She is standing by a window with yellow curtains...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Zao Wou Ki Portrait with Nude Painting, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Zao Wou Ki Portrait with Nude Painting, circa 1950 -- A rare portrait of Zao Wou Ki taken by Mark Shaw for Art News circa 1950. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size)....
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, Georgetown 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedys in Georgetown 1959 nb_014_015. 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 pape...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Picasso and Skull with Bettina wearing McCardell, Vertical, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Picasso with Bettina and Skull, Vertical, 1955 -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his fashion debut by clowning around with a...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Zepherine 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 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. Fashion photography of a model wearing a blue Dior dress. She is wearing a pale blue dress...
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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 32" x 32" (for 36" x 36" 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

Kennedy, Jackie and John Jr. with Clipper, 1963
Located in New York, NY
Jackie and John Jr. with Clipper, nb_143 -- Photographed in 1963, this image of Jackie and John-John on the beach with Clipper, the family dog, shows a warm and happy time with no hi...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Designers' Homes, Nico Sitting with Dachshunds Wears Dior, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Designers' Homes Nico with Dachshunds -- Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 fo...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Smoking, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Smoking, c10_13 – While working on the film Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn was shampooed every night -- She often conducted business with her agents while und...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c16_12 -- Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room. 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" pa...
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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 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. Eac...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Dances, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Dances, c24_16 -- Audrey Hepburn during the filming of Sabrina. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" 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

Paris, Dior Three Girls Wave, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Paris, Dior Three Girls Wave, 1953 -- Photographed in 1953 at the Pont Alexandre by Mark Shaw for Life, this image is an outtake from an article titled "The First 13 Diors." Hemlines...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Back, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Back -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning campaign over the course of ten years. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY...
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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 hairdryer, smokes a cigarette -- While working on the film Sabrina...
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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

Swimsuit Model at Disneyland with Baby Elephant, 1964
Located in New York, NY
Model at Disneyland with Baby Elephant -- Photographed on location at Disneyland in California, Mark Shaw's 1964 image for Ladies Home Journal features a...
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1960s 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 Kennedy, Fiat magnate Giovanni Agnelli, his wife Marella, Jackie's Secret Service agent Clint Hill, and Pat Suzuki, Mark's wife. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" 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. Photograph in color of Agnelli's yacht with Jackie Kennedy, Giovanni and Marella Agnelli, Clint Hill and Pat Suzuki. They are on the yacht. A man has his back to the camera and looking into the distance. He is wearing white shorts. Another man is holding on to the boat and looking down. He is wearing light blue pants, a white collared shirt...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Vera Valdez and Models at Chanel Salon, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Vera Valdez and Models at Chanel Salon, 1961 -- This image is a an outtake from the September 1, 1961 issue of LIFE. The article was primarily printed in b...
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1960s 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

Audrey Hepburn Standing Next to Convertible, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Beside Convertible, c11_15, 1953 -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out take of the photo essay 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. A black and white photograph of Audrey Hepburn standing...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Elizabeth Taylor in Dior Yellow Chiffon, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, 1961 -- Shot for Life magazine in April 1961. This was the second time Mark Shaw had photographed Elizabeth Taylor...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud wearing Desses Dahlias, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud in Desses with Dahlias -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Designer's Homes, Two Girls in Pink and Black, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Designers' Homes Two Girls in Pink and Black -- Two models wearing Dior couture gowns in a grand Parisian residence; an outtake from a story photographed for LIFE in 1958. THE 24” x ...
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1950s 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

JFK visits Stash and Chuck during the 1963 Hike
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

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

Grey Dior Outside Paris Louvre Metro, Side, BW, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Photographed for Dior, Palais de Glace Dress, 1957. 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. Fashion photography of a model wearing a grey Dior dress outside by the Louvre metro. A model is wearing a dress with gloves...
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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

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

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

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

Designers' Homes, Nico Sitting with Dachshunds Wears Dior, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Designers' Homes Nico with Dachshunds -- Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 fo...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse in Peach Boat 01, Hong Kong, 1962
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse in Peach Boat 01, Hong Kong, 1962. 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 r...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Smiling, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006d. 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 pri...
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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

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

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

Kennedy, Jackie and John Jr. with Clipper, 1963
Located in New York, NY
Jackie and John Jr. with Clipper, nb_143 -- Photographed in 1963, this image of Jackie and John-John on the beach with Clipper, the family dog, shows a warm and happy time with no hi...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Doorway, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Doorway, c21_39 -- 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. Standing between a carpeted room and a wooden-floor room, Audrey Hepburn leans against the white door frame. Behind her in the carpeted room is a dark chair...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Pleated Capelet Seated Back, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Pleated Capelet Seated Back -- This image was part of a Vanity Fair award-winning advertising campaign photographed by Mark Shaw over the course of ten years. THE 24” x 3...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric -- Fashion Designer Yves St. Laurent in his studio as photographed by Mark Shaw. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" ...
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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

Evelyn Tripp with Two Poodles, Front, 1954.
Located in New York, NY
Model with Two Poodles, Side, 1954 -- Shot by Mark Shaw for a 1954 Ad campaign, Evelyn Tripp poses with black and white poodles. According to her 1995 New...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Ferreras Corset, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Ferreras Corset -- An award winning corset design by Miguel Ferreras photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE in 1961. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15....
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1960s 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

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

Grey Dior Outside Paris Louvre Metro, Side, BW, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Photographed for Dior, Palais de Glace Dress, 1957. 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 grey Dior dress outside by the Louvre metro. A model is wearing a dress with gloves...
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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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