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Horst P. Horst
Mainbocher Corset

1939

About the Item

Signed, dated, and titled in pencil with artist's copyright stamp on verso, blind-stamped on recto. Includes black frame. Taken on August 11, 1939, this is Horst's most recognizable image and was featured in issues of both American & French Vogue that year. The model, Madame Bernon, is shown wearing a sensually laced corset by Detolle for Mainbocher. Horst was inspired by the Greco-Roman proportions and classical stylings of his colleague and mentor, George Hoyningen-Huene.
  • Creator:
    Horst P. Horst (1906 - 1999, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1939
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Signed, dated and titled in pencil with artist's copyright stamp on verso; blindstamped on recto.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2644213352832

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