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Period: 1950s
Kennedy, Jackie at Merrywood, Wide
Located in New York, NY
Jackie Merrywood, Wide rap_143. 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 ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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 16" x 16" (for 17" x 2...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Front, Mouth Closed, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v3. 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 pr...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Lingerie with Secretary, 1952.
Located in New York, NY
Lingerie with Secretary, 1952 -- Photographed in 1952 at the Coronet Theatre as part of an ad campaign, Mark Shaw shot this lingerie model reading lines in various poses. Image size ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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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 10" x 10" (for 11" x 1...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Front, Mouth Closed, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v3. 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

Kennedy, Jackie at Merrywood, Wide
Located in New York, NY
Jackie Merrywood, Wide rap_143. 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 pri...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie at Merrywood, Wide
Located in New York, NY
Jackie Merrywood, Wide rap_143. 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 pri...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Mod Girl, Playfully Crossing Eyes, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Mademoiselle Model Having Fun -- An out take from a photo shoot for the June 1958 issue of Mademoiselle, Mark Shaw caught a model having fun! Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" p...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, Knee Up and Looking Forward, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Dressing Room, c16_22, 1953 -- Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c16_12 -- Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room. Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn at Home, Heron Day Bed, Arms Crossed, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r19_6 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36"...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Faces Forward with Book Open, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, r17_7 -- 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, ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hugs Knee, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, r17_2 -- 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 magazi...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Smiling, Center Frame, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, 54_0309a_c -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed for the June 1954 issue of Mademoiselle. Her dress is a Claire McCardell creation. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36...
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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

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Arm Back, Head Tilted, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r15_10 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Head on Right Hand, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r19_3 -- Waiting for a call? Shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Audrey Hepburn allowed Mark Shaw a visit to her apartment for "up close and natural" photos ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Striped Sweater Lounges, Arms Back, Smiling, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey in Striped Sweater Lounges, r29_10 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Laying, Chin Resting, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r13_6 -- Shot for the Dec. 7, 1953 issue of Life. Initially Audrey Hepburn did all she could to avoid Mark Shaw's cameras. When she realized they shared intense devot...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Head on Hand, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r14_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. Image size is 22"...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Arm Back, Glances Right, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r23_9 -- 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 internation...
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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

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

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Glances Right, Lips Parted, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtlenek Sweater -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE Magazine in 1953. The photo essay shows images from a regular day on set “…not becau...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Reclines, Book Open, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r15_5 -- 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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Laying, Fingers on Temples, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r14_8 -- Waiting for a call? Shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Audrey Hepburn allowed Mark Shaw a visit to her apartment for "up close and natural" photos ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hands on Closed Book, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r22_1 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ON...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in the Ballet Studio, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in the Ballet Studio, c17_7 -- Audrey Hepburn studied ballet three nights a week "both for health and because she loves 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 practicing ballet. She is holding on to a ballet barre...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Striped Sweater Lounges, Arms Back, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey in Striped Sweater Lounges, r28_1 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and S...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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

Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Head on Hand, Tilted, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r14_7 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from photos shot for the cover of the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Creates Jewelry, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Creates Jewelry, 1957 -- Coco Chanel, photographed in 1957, was famous for using huge jewels both real and fake. Her cigarette remains in place despite the jewels before her. Ma...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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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

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 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 Chanel with...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Elbow Behind Head, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r23_7 -- Shot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Initially Audrey Hepburn did all she could to avoid Mark Shaw's cameras. When she realized they shar...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Front, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Front -- This image was part of an award winning advertising campaign for Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw over...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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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 22" x...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Sheer Robe Triangle, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Sheer Robe Triangle -- A very popular Mark Shaw image. This Vanity Fair lingerie was photographed for an award winning advertising campaign. THE...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Nude Side, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Nude Side -- This Mark Shaw image was part of an award winning Vanity Fair lingerie advertising campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION O...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Bike Shorts and Mules, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Bike Shorts and Mules -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning advertising campaign over the course of ten years....
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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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

Vanity Fair Pleated Babydoll, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Pleated Babydoll -- Mark Shaw photographed Vanity Fair lingerie over the course of ten years for an award winning advertising campaign. Image size is 22" x 28" (for 24" x...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Close Up in Corner, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Close Up in Corner -- This image was part of an award winning Vanity Fair lingerie advertising campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vanity Fair Pleated Sitting Half Slip, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Pleated Sitting Half Slip -- Mark Shaw photographed Vanity Fair lingerie for an award winning campaign over the course of ten years. Image size i...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Kennedys, Jackie and Caroline with Collie, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Jackie and Caroline with Collie, nb_071 -- Jackie and Caroline Kennedy play with the family's Collie on the Virginia estate of Jacqueline's mother, Mrs. Hugh D. Auchincloss. The Coll...
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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 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 pr...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior gown was published in 1954 in LIFE. Used as Cover image for Dior Book. Image size ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn dining in her studio dressing room, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r7_10 -- Bicycle parked, Audrey Hepburn has a little time for herself while dining in her studio dressing room. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Supine Reading on Couch, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Supine Reading, r7_6 -- Audrey Hepburn loved to read the classics, especially works by Shakespeare and Shaw. 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 reading...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, Jackie in JFK's Senate Office, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy nb_046 -- Jackie in JFK's Senate Office. 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 ra...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Mouth Closed, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006a. 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 pri...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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

Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Arm Out, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Arm Out -- 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 AN EDITION ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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