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Photography For Sale
Artist: Mark Shaw
Artist: Jack Pierson
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

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 a...
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1960s 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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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, 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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

1996 Brooklyn Nocturne
Located in New York, NY
1996 Brooklyn Nocturne 1996 Signed, verso Chromogenic print 5 x 7 inches (12.7 x 17.8 cm) This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Russ C. on Radiator with Boots/Matsuda Shoot)
Located in New York, NY
This photograph by Jack Pierson is offered by CLAMP in New York City.
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1990s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Man Carrying Board)
Located in New York, NY
This photograph by Jack Pierson is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Artist signature stamp in black ink, verso; Also dated 2018 and inscribed, verso
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Nude Man with Cigarette)
Located in New York, NY
This photograph by Jack Pierson is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Printed 2018 Artist signature stamp in black ink, verso; Also dated 2018, verso Chromogenic print 11 x 7 inches
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Pink Flower)
Located in New York, NY
This photograph by Jack Pierson is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Artist signature stamp in black ink, verso; Also dated 2018, verso
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Christina Ricci)
Located in New York, NY
This photograph by Jack Pierson is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Artist signature stamp in black ink, verso; Also dated 2018, verso
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

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

Coco Chanel Creates Jewelry, Front, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Creates Jewelry, Front, 1957 -- Coco Chanel creates jewelry in her workroom. She works with plasticine surrounded by boxes overflowing with "jewels." Mark Shaw's informal, grain...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

F.L.D.
Located in New York, NY
F.L.D. 1998 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, verso Color photograph on Kodak paper (Edition of 20) 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Price includes framing. This work is offere...
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1990s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper

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, C...
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1950s 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

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

Chateaux, Mme. Rigaud with Springer Spaniels, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Mme. Rigaud with Spaniel France, 1957 -- Mme. Mario Rigaud, one of France's best markswomen, sits outside her 18th century home, Chateau de Marcheval, near Orleans, France. The English Springer Spaniel, the founder of all English Hunting Spaniels...
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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

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 at Apartment Gate, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn at Apartment Gate, c5_42 -- Audrey Hepburn waits by the gate of her apartment for the studio car. She was on the set of Sabrina by 6:30am. 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...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Applies Makeup in Two Mirrors with Eyes Closed, Backstage at Ondi
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Backstage at Ondine, 54_0330c_6, 1954 -- Backstage at Ondine, Audrey Hepburn was photographed for Mademoiselle in 1954. After years of perfect blondes, Audrey's look was fresh and new. "…Beauty is again human instead of heavenly and we have Miss Hepburn to thank for it." 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 putting makeup on her eyelids. Her eyes are closed and she stretches the skin on her eyelid. She is at a vanity. There is a big mirror and a smaller mirror on the vanity. Hepburn has her back to the camera but she is visible in the big vanity...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Bicycle, Smiling, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_4, 1953 -- 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 of transportation to and from the set. 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

Kennedys, Hyannis Beach, John, Jackie and Caroline, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy Unpublished Beach -- The Kennedys at Hyannis Beach Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in l...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, JFK and Jackie Relax while Smoking
Located in New York, NY
JFK, JBK Relax and Smoke c_05_05. 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 Jackie Kennedy and John F. Kennedy. Jackie Kennedy is sitting on a sofa chair and is laying back. She has her legs crossed and her hands rest on the armrests. She looks and John F. Kennedy. JFK is sitting on the sofa with his arm resting on the sofa back. He has his legs crossed and is smoking. JFK has his back to the camera and is out of focus. This is also an interior shot. They are relaxing in a living room. There is a sofa and sofa chair. A coffee table with books...
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Mid-20th Century 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 ...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, Hyannis Port, Jackie, Magazine Cover, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy, nb_100 -- Published on the cover of the Ladies Home Journal in 1961, this photo was actually taken in Hyannis Port in 1959 before JFK became pres...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Photography

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Giclée

Backstage Balmain Tartan Gown, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Backstage Balmain Tartan Gown -- 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

Red Jaguar, Beach Hat Models, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Beach Hat Models in Red Jaguar -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE's June 1959 article "Bedecked Beach Hats hit the City" this image shows five models sporting an array of amusingly decorated beach hats. The convertible parked on a New York side street is a Jaguar XK...
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1950s 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 on Striped Sofa, Hugs Knees, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r16_10 -- 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 ...
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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 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...
Category

1950s 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 White Blouse with Phone, Leaning Against Chair, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r12_5 -- Out take of cover image for December 7, 1953 issue of Life magazine. Mark Shaw took 24 informal portraits while Audrey Hepburn was at home on the phone with her agent. 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 portrait of Audrey Hepburn...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, JFK and Jackie Relax while Smoking
Located in New York, NY
JFK, JBK Relax and Smoke c_05_05. 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 Jackie Kennedy and John F. Kennedy. Jackie Kennedy is sitting on a sofa chair and is laying back. She has her legs crossed and her hands rest on the armrests. She looks and John F. Kennedy. JFK is sitting on the sofa with his arm resting on the sofa back. He has his legs crossed and is smoking. JFK has his back to the camera and is out of focus. This is also an interior shot. They are relaxing in a living room. There is a sofa and sofa chair. A coffee table with books...
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Mid-20th Century 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 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limite...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie Swings Caroline with a Young Kennedy Cousin Looking On, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Jackie Swings Caroline with a Young Kennedy Cousin Looking on, nb_089b -- The Kennedys at Hyannis Beach Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size)...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, Looks Away, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, Looks Away, 1961 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos at the MET, 1954 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Nov. 22, 1954 issue of LIFE. The 29 year old fashion designer James Galanos is pictured in the Costume Institute o...
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1950s 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

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