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Period: 1950s
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, Lips Parted, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r25_6 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn taken at home. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Ima...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, Lips Parted, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r25_6 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn taken at home. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Ima...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Grace Kelly, Head Resting in Hands, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Grace Kelly, Head Resting in Hands -- Grace Kelly as photographed by Mark Shaw in December of 1954. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Grace Kelly, Head Resting in Hands, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Grace Kelly, Head Resting in Hands -- Grace Kelly as photographed by Mark Shaw in December of 1954. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Grace Kelly, Head Resting in Hands, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Grace Kelly, Head Resting in Hands -- Grace Kelly as photographed by Mark Shaw in December of 1954. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Smiling, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006d. 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

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

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Giclée

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

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Giclée

Cary Grant Seated Looks Left, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Cary Grant Seated Looks Left -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a 1955 issue of Mademoiselle. Cary Grant was called one of the "Charm Boys." Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" pape...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Cary Grant Seated Looks Left, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Cary Grant Seated Looks Left -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a 1955 issue of Mademoiselle. Cary Grant was called one of the "Charm Boys." Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" pape...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie in the Old Senate Office Building
Located in New York, NY
Jackie in the Old Senate Office Building, nb_044. 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

Kennedy, Caroline, John Jr. and David Shaw
Located in New York, NY
David Shaw with J.J. and Caroline, kb_104 -- Caroline, John Jr., and Mark Shaw's son, David in the White House nursery. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17"...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John Jr. on the White House Nursery Balcony
Located in New York, NY
John Jr. on the White House nursery balcony nb_103. 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 ph...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John Jr. on the White House Nursery Balcony
Located in New York, NY
John Jr. on the White House nursery balcony nb_103. 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...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John Jr. on the White House Nursery Balcony
Located in New York, NY
John Jr. on the White House nursery balcony nb_103. 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...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric -- Fashion Designer Yves St. Laurent in his studio as photographed by Mark Shaw. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric -- Fashion Designer Yves St. Laurent in his studio as photographed by Mark Shaw. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 1...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric -- Fashion Designer Yves St. Laurent in his studio as photographed by Mark Shaw. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Yves St. Laurent with Bolts of Fabric -- Fashion Designer Yves St. Laurent in his studio as photographed by Mark Shaw. Image size is 32" x 48" (for 36" ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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 16" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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 32" x 40" (for 36" x 48"paper size). A...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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 22" x 28" (for 24" x 36" paper size). ...
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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 Hair Up, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Grace Kelly Hair Up -- Grace Kelly, later Princess Grace of Monaco, was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints ar...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Applies Makeup in Mirror, 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 wa...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, Glances Down, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r24_2 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 10"...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, Caroline Feeds Flower to John, Jackie Looks on, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Caroline Feeds Flower to JFK, JBK Looks on -- Jackie, JFK and Caroline relax in Hyannis Port in 1959. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are mad...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

William Holden Portrait, 1954
Located in New York, NY
William Holden Portrait, 1954 -- This image of William Holden is an outtake from a photo shoot for the May 31, 1954 cover of LIFE. Holden was deemed the...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Kneeling, Writing, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r11_5 -- 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

Coco Chanel Demonstrates Her Clothes, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Demonstrates Her Clothes, 1957 -- Coco Chanel demonstrates why her clothes are NOT for the buxom. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were crea...
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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

Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Back, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe 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 ONLY...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Strolls Alone, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Strolls Alone, 1957 -- Coco Chanel strolls alone at Louveciennes. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Kneeling, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r11_6 -- Audrey Hepburn on the phone 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 10" x 10" ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Applies Makeup in Mirror, 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 wa...
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Modern 1950s Black and White 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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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

Coco in Mirrors with Unidentified Woman, 1957.
Located in New York, NY
Coco in Mirrors with Unidentified Woman, 1957 -- Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Sits on Stairs with Unidentified Woman, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Sits on Stairs with Unidentified Woman, 1957 -- Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film proc...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Coco Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957 -- Chanel shares champagne with her be-smocked mannequins following the showing of her new fall and winter collection. 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 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 Coco Chanel sharing...
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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

Coco Chanel Strolls Alone, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Strolls Alone, 1957 -- Coco Chanel strolls alone at Louveciennes. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, Nods Lips Parted, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r24_4 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn taken at home. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Ima...
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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

William Holden Portrait, 1954
Located in New York, NY
William Holden Portrait, 1954 -- This image of William Holden is an outtake from a photo shoot for the May 31, 1954 cover of LIFE. Holden was deemed the...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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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

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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Giclée

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 IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDI...
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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

Coco Chanel Enters her Shop on the Rue Fauborg St. Honore, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Enters her Shop on the Rue Fauborg St. Honore, 1957 -- Photographed in 1957, Coco Chanel is seen entering her boutique in Paris. According to LIFE, Coco is “…credited with either inventing or popularizing the short skirt, the flat chest, the sling pump...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

White Bathing Costume by Becker on Austrian Beach, 1956
Located in New York, NY
White Bathing Costume by Becker on Austrian Beach -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a LIFE magazine article on Austrian fashion, this model sports a beach costume designed by Bessie Becker...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast, Looking Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Breakfasts, c15_42 -- Photographed for LIFE's December 1953 issue. Audrey Hepburn is seen having lunch alone in her studio dressing ro...
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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

Vanity Fair Pleated Reclining Half Circle, Circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Vanity Fair Pleated Reclining Half Circle -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning campaign over the course of ten years. Image size is 16" x 20" (for 1...
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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 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

Coco Chanel Strolls Alone, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Strolls Alone, 1957 -- Coco Chanel strolls alone at Louveciennes. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hugs Knees, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r16_10 -- 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 ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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