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Period: 1950s
Coco Chanel Shrugs, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Shrugs, 1957 -- Photographed for Life in 1957, Coco Chanel is seen "in her 30 million franc ($85,000) necklace and two year old suit…" Mark Sh...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Enters Her Paris Boutique, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Enters Her Paris Boutique, 1957 -- Coco Chanel approaches her shop on the Rue du Faubourg St. Honore in Paris. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coc...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Slim Aarons Style 'Gretchen Van de Kamp Ward In Gustave Tassell'
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Gretchen Van de Kamp Ward In Gustave Tassell 1960 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Model Gr...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tom Kelley 'Dorothy Dandridge'
Located in New York, NY
Tom Kelley Dorothy Dandridge on the microphone c. 1950's C print 28 x 22 inches Edition of 50 Photographs are printed on Archival Hahnemühle paper (luster) estate signed and number...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Patsy Pulitzer Private Transport (Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Patsy Pulitzer rummaging in her bag on the seat of an open car Palm Beach, Florida, 1955. Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the e...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Lambda

Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from Wally Westmore on the set Sabrin
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from makeup artist Wally Westmore on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22"...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Director And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello
Located in New York, NY
1952: Orson Welles (1915 - 1985) in Venice during a break from filming 'Othello' which he directed and starred in. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly for society publications ph...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Eddie Calvert by Pietro Pascuttini - Vintage Photo - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Eddie Calvert by Pietro Pascuttini is a vintage photographic print on single coated paper. Photograph by famous portraitist Pietro Pascuttini. Photographer's ink stamp and pencil ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Italian Actor Amedeo Nazzari - Vintage Photographic Print - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. A scene from the movie "La donna di cuori" by Mario Casacci and Alberto Ciambricco. Lightly damaged in the upper and lower left angles.
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock - Vintage b/w Photo - 1957
Located in Roma, IT
Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock is a vintage photographic print on single-coated paper. Photograph is an official picture from the set of 1957 MGM's fi...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Audrey Hepburn Under Tree, Turns, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Under Tree, Turns, c20_10 -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 13.75" x 20...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, Caroline Feeds Flower to Jackie, John Looks on, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Caroline Feeds Flower to JBK, JFK looks on, nb_081a -- 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 li...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Holding Cigarette, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Holding Cigarette, c10_10 – While working on the film Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn was shampooed every night -- She often conducted business with her agents...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Nature Photography Achromatic Black and White Landscape Water Rapids Cali Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Rapids (Yosemite National Park, CA" is an original black and white photograph created by Thomas Ferderbar. This piece is printed using archival inkjet printing. It is signed by the artist Thomas Ferderbar in the lower right. It depicts waves against black rocks. Artwork Size: 40" x 50" Frame Size: 44" x 54" Artist Statement: "I wanted to become a photographer at the age of 12, when my sister Grace gave me a Kodak Box...
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Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

The Japanese Director Hiroshi Inagaki - Vintage Photograph - 1957
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. Hiroshi Inagaki receiving the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for the movie "Rickshaw Man", 1957. There is a little tear...
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Ingrid Thulin and Burt Lancaster - Original Vintage Photograph - 1987
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Actors Ingrid Thulin and Burt Lancaster, two of the protagonist of the 1987 film "Control". Lightly damaged.
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Rex Harrison and Key Kendall - Vintage Photograph - 1958
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The English actor Rex Harrison with his wife Key Kendall.
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Carl Orff Composing - Original Vintage Photograph - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Interesting B/W Photograph of Carl Orff composing, after the "Carmina Burana" success. cm 15.2 x 10.6. Not legible Signature in front, under the photo. Perfect condition.
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eileen Ford Poses with Models, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Ford Poses with Models -- Eileen Ford with some of her top models as photographed by Mark Shaw. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44" x 54" paper size). ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Garrapata Beach
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This silver gelatin print is signed and dated in pencil on the front of the mount. Accompanied by a sheet that's titled and dated in pencil by Robert K. Byers, a long time friend and...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Patsy Pulitzer (Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Patsy Pulitzer rummaging in her bag on the seat of an open car Palm Beach, Florida, 1955. Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the e...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Lambda

Slim Aarons 'Lucky Luciano'
Located in New York, NY
Lucky Luciano, 1949 Fiber print Estate edition of 150 Signature stamped and hand numbered with Certificate of authenticity Sicilian-born American gangst...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Kennedy Campaign, Jackie Meets Local Ladies, 1959
Located in New York, NY
The Kennedy Campaign 1959, nb_054 -- Jackie meets local ladies. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to o...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Slim Aarons 'Soho Waiters Race' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Soho Waiters Race, 1955 Waiters carrying half bottles of champagne set off on the annual waiters' race from Soho Square to Greek Street, in London's Soho, 1955 Estate stamped and...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Arcos De La Frontera, Spain
Located in Carmel, CA
Printed by Morley Baer. Part of the book and print set. No book included. Signed and numbered. Framed in plexiglass and gun metal grey profile.
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1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dior, Gais Paris Ensemble in Two Mirrors, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Dior, Gais Paris Ensemble in Two Mirrors, 1953 -- From page 83 in Dior Glamour, Mark Shaw. Gais Paris ensemble was part of the Vivante Line of the Autumn-Winter 1953 Haute Couture co...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Patsy Pulitzer, Private Transport
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Patsy Pulitzer, Private Transport 1955 C print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Patsy Pulitzer rummag...
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American Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Slim Aarons Official Estate Edition - Liz Pringle Refreshments in Jamaica
Located in London, GB
Fashion model Liz Pringle drinking from a coconut at the Round Hill resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 1953. photo by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons silver gelatine fibre based print Printed...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Director And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello
Located in New York, NY
1952: Orson Welles (1915 - 1985) in Venice during a break from filming 'Othello' which he directed and starred in. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly for society publications ph...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Venetian Play, Orson Welles'
Located in New York, NY
Venetian Play, 1952 Silver gelatin print Estate edition of 150 Signature stamped and hand numbered with Certificate of authenticity 1952: Orson Welles (1...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn Exits Studio Car, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Exits Studio Car, c3_23 -- Audrey Hepburn was respected on the set of Sabrina for always knowing her lines thoroughly. 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. Audrey Hepburn sits in the center of the photo, wearing a turtleneck coat and black pants. Her right hand is scratching her cheek while her right leg is hanging out of the car, with the passenger door wide open. On her lap is a stack of paper, while she turns her head to the rear of the car. Next to her, directly outside the car, is another woman in a light trench coat...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Coco Chanel Writes at Desk in Window, Head Up, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Writes at Desk in Window, Head Up, 1957 -- Coco Chanel writes at her desk, head up. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Pleated Floral Bodice, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Pleated Floral Bodice, Circa 1955-- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning ad campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN A...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Slim Aarons 'Patsy Pulitzer, Private Transport'
Located in New York, NY
Private Transport 1955 Fiber print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Patsy Pulitzer rummaging in her bag on the se...
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Realist 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vanity Fair Pleated Floral Bodice, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Pleated Floral Bodice, Circa 1955-- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning ad campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN A...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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 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. Audrey Hepburn is stepping through a wooden fence into a garden. She wears a white high...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Slim Aarons 'Capucine'
Located in New York, NY
Capucine, 1957 Fiber print 30 x 20 inches Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainl...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

C Print

Lingerie with Maid, 1952.
Located in New York, NY
Lingerie with Maid -- Photographed in 1952 at the Coronet Theatre as part of an ad campaign, Mark Shaw shot this lingerie model in various poses. Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 3...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Slim Aarons 'Jamaica Sea Sailing'
Located in New York, NY
Jamaica Sea Sailing, 1953 Fiber print Estate edition of 150 Signature stamped and hand numbered with Certificate of authenticity 1953: Two men sailing their yacht 'Eel II' in Jamaic...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons, Backgammon by the Pool (Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Backgammon by the Pool, 1957 Silver gelatin print Estate edition of 150 Countess Peter Jean-Baptiste de Manio (left) and Mary Beth-Turner play backgammon by a swimming pool in Palm ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Lambda

Coco Chanel Sits on Her Mirrored Stairs, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Sits on Her Mirrored Stares, 1957 -- Chanel sits on her famous mirrored stairs observing the crowd below. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel wer...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Slim Aarons Style 'Gretchen Van de Kamp Ward In Gustave Tassell'
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Gretchen Van de Kamp Ward In Gustave Tassell 1960 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certif...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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Modern 1950s Black and White 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 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 woman is standing in front of an ornate wall mirror. She adorns a white floral dress...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Family Sailing Nantucket Sound, Full Boat, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy Family Sailing nb_40_41 -- The Kennedy Family sailing on Nantucket Sound. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in lim...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Sheer Gown Left Arm Up, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Sheer Gown Left Arm Up -- One of Mark Shaw's most sold Vanity Fair lingerie images. This photograph was part of an award winning advertising campaign. Image size is 10" x...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

'Rock, Mirror Lake, Yosemite' Original Photograph by Thomas Ferderbar
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Rock, Mirror, Lake, Yosemite" is an original photograph created by Thomas Ferderbar. Ferderbar shows us a striking photo of a large rock sitting in a mirror still lake. The flow of nature takes the viewers eyes all around the image and back again with it's beautiful features. Ferderbar signed and dated the piece. This work is archivally framed with acid free foam board backing, museum glass, and a silver finished frame. Art: 34.63" x 24.88" Frame: 42.5" x 32.5" Titled, dated, and signed by the artist Interview With the Artist: "I wanted to become a photographer at the age of 12, when my sister Grace gave me a Kodak Box Brownie camera...
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Photorealist 1950s Black and White Photography

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Luster, Archival Ink, Digital

Audrey Hepburn Walking Away and Looking Back, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Walking Away, 1953 -- A frequently reproduced photo of Audrey Hepburn, published in LIFE in December, 1953. Audrey is shown strolling in front of her Beverly Hills apa...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Sunset, Big Sur
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This silver gelatin print is signed in pencil on the front of the mount with title, date and numbering in pencil on the back of the mount. Likely printed c. 1970.
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn Inside Convertible, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c11_9 -- 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)....
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Tamazunchale
Located in New York, NY
Signed, titled, and dated in pencil, recto; Also studio stamped, verso Vintage gelatin silver print This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
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Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kennedys, Hyannis Beach, John, Jackie and Caroline, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy Unpublished Beach -- The Kennedys at Hyannis Beach 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 Hahnem...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Coco Chanel Enters Her Paris Boutique, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Enters Her Paris Boutique, 1957 -- Coco Chanel approaches her shop on the Rue du Faubourg St. Honore in Paris. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coc...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Kennedys, Kennedy Party at thier Home in Hyannis Port, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy Party Hyannis Port kb_085c (1964 Book p.85) – The Kennedys' Hyannis Home photographed by Mark Shaw. 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 the Kennedys having a party at their Hyannis Port home. JFK is sitting on the couch talking with a woman. Jackie Kennedy is standing with an older man pointing out something. In the background, other people are talking. This is an interior photograph of Kennedy's home. There are two couches, one in the middle of the room and one in the back. There are matching floral curtains...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

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