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Period: 1950s
Audrey in Striped Sweater Reads, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey in Striped Sweater Reads, 1953 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and Shakespeare." 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. She is sitting on the floor of her home. She has a small table to hold her book while she reads it. Next to her is a round tray with a sandwich, an apple, a saucer, a jar, and a glass. She is sitting with both legs on either side of the small table. She is wearing pants and a striped long sleeve shirt...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey in Striped Sweater Reads, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey in Striped Sweater Reads, 1953 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and Shakespeare." Image size is 16" x 16" (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. She is sitting on the floor of her home. She has a small table to hold her book while she reads it. Next to her is a round tray with a sandwich, an apple, a saucer, a jar, and a glass. She is sitting with both legs on either side of the small table. She is wearing pants and a striped long sleeve shirt...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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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

Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment, Closer View
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Steps Up, c21_19, 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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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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Modern 1950s Black and White 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 had gone up 2" and the public wanted to know why. Models pictured here were Americans working in Paris. Cynthia Peters, middle, wears a "sexy slip-dress called Nuit Blanche ("sleepless night.") 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 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 three models in Dior. The model on the left is wearing a black dress with short sleeves. She also has long black gloves. The model in the middle is wearing a white dress with black details and ribbon on the chest. The model on the right is wearing a big black coat...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Guy Laroche Sketches Model, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one of his ensembles. Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE in 1954. Image size is 13.75" x...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Pleated Grecian Back, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Pleated Grecian 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 ONL...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Mark Shaw Adjusts Jeanne Moreau's Hair, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco in Her Wall of Mirrors Alone, 1957 -- Photographer Mark Shaw adjusts French film actress Jeanne Moreau's hair. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chane...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, Looking Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, r1_11 – Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from makeup artist Wally Westmore on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair. Ima...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Peeking, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Peeking, c21_24 -- 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 m...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Set of Sabrina, Sitting, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, hep_15 -- Shot on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair. This image is an out take from photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Audrey Hepburn was said to h...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey in Striped Sweater Reads, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey in Striped Sweater Reads, 1953 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and Shakespeare." 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. A black and white photograph of Audrey Hepburn. She is sitting on the floor of her home. She has a small table to hold her book while she reads it. Next to her is a round tray with a sandwich, an apple, a saucer, a jar, and a glass. She is sitting with both legs on either side of the small table. She is wearing pants and a striped long sleeve shirt...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Alla Gloved Hand, 1953
Located in New York, NY
The Eurasian-born Alla was one of Dior's divas. When bathed in attention, she was charismatic and wore her clothes with graceful aplomb. Croque-mitaine model, Autumn-Winter 1953 Haut...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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 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. A black and white photograph of model...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Set of Sabrina, Sitting, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c5_8 -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina, 1953. 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. She is sitting on a metal chair. She is leaning back and has her hands around her mouth. She is wearing a dress and a hat. She is surrounded by movie equipment...
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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, Closer View
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Steps Up, c21_19, 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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 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 had gone up 2" and the public wanted to know why. Models pictured here were Americans working in Paris. Cynthia Peters, middle, wears a "sexy slip-dress called Nuit Blanche ("sleepless night.") 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. Fashion photography of three models wearing Dior. The model on the left is wearing a black dress with short sleeves and black gloves. She has her left arm interlocked with the woman in the middle. The model in the middle is wearing a dress with black straps and details. She has her arms interlocked with the model on her left and right. The model on the right is wearing an over-sized coat with big ruffles. The three are standing at the edge of the river looking down at the river and smiling. Behind them are a bridge and a column of a horse with wings.
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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 Decemb...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Striped Sweater, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r28_5 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and Shakespeare." Image ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on Set of Sabrina, Run Lines, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on Set of Sabrina, 1953 -- Photographed on the set of Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn runs through a scene with William Holden who plays one of her suitors....
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Faces Front, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_2 -- Audrey Hepburn flirting with the camera on her way to work. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Records Song, Head Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r6_10 -- "Being admired, Audrey records song as film cutter leans raptly on the piano to listen. Whenever she works, Audrey has audience of studio help. She does her ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn r7_2, 1953 -- Shot on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair, this image is an out take from photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Audrey Hepburn was said t...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Mark Shaw Adjusts Jeanne Moreau's Hair, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco in Her Wall of Mirrors Alone, 1957 -- Photographer Mark Shaw adjusts French film actress Jeanne Moreau's hair. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black a...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Sits on Her Mirrored Stairs, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Sits on Her Mirrored Stairs, 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

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Giclée

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 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 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, stands another woman in a light trench coat...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Faces Front, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_2 -- Audrey Hepburn flirting with the camera on her way to work. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" 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

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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_17, 1953 -- 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 ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, Glances Right, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r24_11 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the Apri...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Writing, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Lunches with Jessica Daves at the Ritz, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Lunches with Jessica Daves at the Ritz, 1957 -- Chanel in her ever present hat, lunches in a corner of the garden restaurant of the Ritz, with Vogue editor in chief, Jessica D...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel with Suzy Parker Discusses New Designs, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco with Suzy Parker Discusses New Designs, 1957 -- Coco Chanel and American model Suzy Parker try on various new pieces. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. 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. A black and white photograph of Chanel with...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957 -- Chanel and famous French film actress Jeanne Moreau behind a flower arrangement in Chanel's luxurious salon. Mark Shaw's informa...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel with Suzy Parker in Dark Suit, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco with Suzy Parker in Dark Suit, 1957 -- Chanel in her salon with American model Suzy Parker. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. 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. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel with Suzy Parker. Coco is wearing a long white skirt...
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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

Coco Chanel Strolls, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Strolls, 1957 -- Coco Chanel strolls at Louveciennes with an unidentified male companion. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Arranges Jewels on her Assistant, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Arranges Jewels on her Assistant, 1957 -- Coco Chanel arranges jewels on her assistant. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created u...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Grace Kelly Laughing, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Grace Kelly Laughing -- Grace Kelly as photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editio...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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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 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 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

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Looking Up, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v1. 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 pr...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel with Suzy Parker Discusses New Designs, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco with Suzy Parker Discusses New Designs, 1957 -- Coco Chanel and American model Suzy Parker try on various new pieces. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. 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 Chanel with...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Sits on Divan, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Sits on Divan, 1957 -- Coco Chanel sits on her massive beige suede divan talking on the phone with a cigarette dangling from her lower lip. She dislikes phoning and gets it over with quickly. All things in keeping with the Chanel legend can be found in this luxurious salon including the pill boxes. "I take one to pep me up, the other to calm me down so I can sleep." Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. Image size is 32" x 48" (for 36" x 52" 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 Coco Chanel in her salon on her divan. She is wearing a suit with a hat and a cigarette. She is talking on the phone. This is also an interior photograph of her salon. She has a huge divan. Behind there is a wall of...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, JFK, Jackie and Caroline at Georgetown, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy nb_017 -- Kennedys in Georgetown 1959 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 p...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Kennedys, Georgetown 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedys in Georgetown 1959 nb_014_015. 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. ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Coco Chanel Demonstrates Sitting, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Demonstrates Sitting, 1957 -- Coco Chanel demonstrates how one must contort oneself to get into the car when wearing the complicated dresses of some couturiers who shall be na...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Dior, H-Line, Touching Fur Hat, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Dior H-Line, "1955," Touching Fur Hat, 1954 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...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Vanity Fair Nude Back, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Nude Back -- A very popular Mark Shaw image photographed for an award winning Vanity Fair advertising campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS...
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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 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw pri...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Vanity Fair Nude Front, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Nude Front -- One of Mark Shaw's most sold images. The Vanity Fair lingerie was photographed for an award winning campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFER...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn with Curlers, Side, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn with Curlers, Side, c8_12 – While working on the Paramount film Sabrina Fair, Audrey Hepburn was given a nightly shampoo at the studio. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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A trove of recently unearthed personal photos adds another dimension to the abundance of press images of the Fab Four.

This Photo of Big Sur Reveals the Awesomeness and Intimacy of Nature

When a beachcomber accidentally stepped in front of Jeffrey Conley’s camera, a perfect moment was captured.

Queen Elizabeth’s Life in Photos

She was one of the most photographed women in history, but the world’s longest-reigning queen remained something of a mystery throughout her decades on the throne.

Photographer to Know: William Klein

The noted lensman brought a bold sense of irony to fashion photography in the 1950s and '60s, transforming the industry. But his work in street photography, documentary filmmaking and abstract art is just as striking.

David Yarrow Tells Us the Tales behind His Wild, Wild Photography

To capture many of the cinematic images in his new show, the famed photographer traveled to the still-rugged parts of Alaska and the Rocky Mountains, shooting supermodels and carnivores alike.

Lori Grinker’s Artful Photographs of a Young Mike Tyson Are a Knockout!

The New York photographer tells us how an encounter with the then-13-year-old boxer led to a decade-long project that saw them both go pro.

John Dolan’s Photographs Capture the Art and Soul of a Wedding Day

In a new book compiling 30 years' worth of images, the photographer reveals that it's the in-between moments that make a wedding special.

Jonathan Becker Reflects on His Decades of Photographing A-Listers for ‘Vanity Fair’

After 30-plus years with the storied magazine, the photographer shares the tales behind some of his most famous (and often surreal) pictures.

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