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Photography For Sale
Artist: Mark Shaw
Artist: Paul Caponigro
Backstage Red Gown with Rubies, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Backstage Red Gown with Rubies -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints...
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1950s 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 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

Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Hand to Lapel, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Hand to Lapel -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE magazine. Taylor was starring in the academy award winning film, Giant, as Leslie Benedict, the matriarch of a Texas ranching family. The film also starred Rock Hudson and James Dean. Elizabeth Taylor is number seven on the American Film Institute’s list of top 25 female legends. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44" x 54" 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 photograph in color of Elizabeth Taylor in a black pantsuit...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Sits to the Side, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Sits to the Side -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE magazine. Taylor was starring in the academy award winning film, Giant, as Leslie Benedict, the matriarch of a Texas ranching family. The film also starred Rock Hudson and James Dean. Elizabeth Taylor is number seven on the American Film Institute’s list of top 25 female legends. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44" x 54" 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 photograph in color of Elizabeth Taylor wearing a black pantsuit...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Elizabeth Taylor in Frills with Hand on Shoulder, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Taylor in Frills with Hand on Shoulder -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE magazine. Taylor was starring in the academy award ...
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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

Audrey Hepburn Looking Back Smiling, Backstage at Ondine, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Backstage at Ondine, 54_0330b_a , 1954 – Backstage at Ondine, Audrey Hepburn was photographed for Mademoiselle in 1954. After years of perfect blondes, Audrey's look w...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Lingerie - Chicken Ballerina my Maidenform.
Located in New York, NY
Chicken Ballerina by Maidenform -- Avant-garde chicken inspired tutu and brassiere modeled by an unidentified ballerina. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITIO...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Gainsborough Girls, Studio with Afghan, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Dior, Gainsborough Girls, Studio with Afghan, 1956. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44" x 54" 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

White Corvette at Gas Station, Night, Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Corvette at Gas Station at Night -- A circa 1960s Corvette was photographed for an advertising campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. Image s...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

White Corvette at Gas Station, Day, Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Corvette at Gas Station, Day -- A circa 1960s Corvette was photographed for an advertising campaign. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44" x 54" 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 photograph in color of a white corvette at the gas station. There is a woman in the car. She has a pink fluffy...
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1960s Modern Photography

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Giclée

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

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

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 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" 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

Alice Bruno with Siamese Cat, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Model with Siamese Cat -- Mark Shaw photographed model Alice Bruno for Mademoiselle in 1950 holding a Siamese kitten -- A favorite model of Shaw's, Alice Bruno also appeared on one of his 1951 LIFE covers. The Siamese cat is renowned as extremely vocal, intelligent, and affectionate and is typically very social and exhibits a love of human and feline companionship. The first Siamese cats outside their Asian home of Siam, now Thailand, were sent as gifts in the late 1880's by the British consul-General and the American consul in Bangkok. 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 model...
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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 in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right, Chin Down, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c23_17 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 13....
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Left with Smoke, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c23_5 -- Audrey Hepburn c23_5Audrey Hepburn was photographed for LIFE magazine in 1953. The photo essay shows images from a regular day on the set. "…Not because ther...
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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

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

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 13.75"...
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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

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 ...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

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

Materials

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 ...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right, Chin Down, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c23_17 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 10"...
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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Left with Smoke, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c23_5 -- Audrey Hepburn c23_5Audrey Hepburn was photographed for LIFE magazine in 1953. The photo essay shows images from a regular day on the set. "…Not because ther...
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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

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 13.75" x 2...
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1950s Modern Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Stands in Ballgown, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Stands in Ballgown, c27_19 -- Audrey Hepburn during the filming of Sabrina. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order ...
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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 22" x 32" ...
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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right, Chin Down, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c23_17 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 22"...
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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Left with Smoke, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c23_5 -- Audrey Hepburn c23_5Audrey Hepburn was photographed for LIFE magazine in 1953. The photo essay shows images from a regular day on the set. "…Not because ther...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Looking Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_44 -- 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

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Head Left, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_8 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 10" ...
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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right Smiling, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_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

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right Smiling, Head Tilted
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_10 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 10"...
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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Left Chin Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Gray Turtleneck Sweater, c23_6, 1953 -- Out take from the photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey seems to always look fantastic and friendly. "S...
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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

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...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Left, Half Smile, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_42 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 10"...
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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina, Smiling, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c2_1 -- Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited...
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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 2...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Looking Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_44 -- 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 13.75" x ...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Head Left, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_8 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 13.7...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right Smiling, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_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...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right Smiling, Head Tilted
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_10 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 13....
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Left Chin Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Gray Turtleneck Sweater, c23_6, 1953 -- Out take from the photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey seems to always look fantastic and friendly. "S...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

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 ...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

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...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Left, Half Smile, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_42 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 13....
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

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 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 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...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina, Smiling, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c2_1 -- Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limi...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Looking Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_44 -- 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 22" x 32"...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Head Left, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_8 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 22" ...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right Smiling, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_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...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right Smiling, Head Tilted,
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_10 -- The public fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. Photogenic and talented, she looked great whenever and wherever the camera shutter found her. Image size is 22"...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Left Chin Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Gray Turtleneck Sweater, c23_6, 1953 -- Out take from the photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey seems to always look fantastic and friendly. "S...
Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Giclée

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