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Period: 1950s
Dior, Alla in Croque-mitaine with Seated, 1953.
Located in New York, NY
Dior, Alla in Croque-mitaine Seated, 1953. 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 pape...
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Modern 1950s Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie Relaxing by Lamp in Georgetown, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Jackie Relaxing by Lamp in Georgetown, nb_032_033 -- Taken in 1959 this rare photograph shows Jackie relaxing and looking very young, she was only 29. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Natalie Wood Backlot with Crane, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Natalie Wood Backlot with Crane, 1956 -- A Mark Shaw backlot photograph of Natalie Wood for LIFE magazine in November 1956. 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 photograph in color of Natalie Wood by a crane at a backlot. She is wearing a white dress with an orange sweater...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Brigitte Tortet, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Dion, Brigitte Tortet, 1954 -- Brigitte Tortet, from the Dior press office, after the Autumn-Winter 1954 Haute Couture show. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All M...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Zao Wou Ki Portrait with Nude Painting, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Zao Wou Ki Portrait with Nude Painting, circa 1950 -- A rare portrait of Zao Wou Ki taken by Mark Shaw for Art News circa 1950. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). Al...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Mod Girl, Playfully Crossing Eyes, Close Up, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Mod Girl Crosseyed Alternative -- 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 si...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_14, 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_13, 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 Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Bicycle, Smiling, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_4, 1953 -- 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 ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait 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 Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Staring with Head Back, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, 54_0309a_f -- 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 Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Laying, Hand on Receiver, Smiling
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r13_3 -- 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 22" x 22" ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Brigitte Bardot in Braids Crossed Ankles, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot Braids Crossed Ankles, 1958 -- Brigitte Bardot was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1958. Mark, who often predicted who would become stars, thought one of these images of...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Brigitte Bardot Hands in Lap, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot Hands in Lap, 1958 -- Brigitte Bardot was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1958. Mark, who often predicted who would become stars, thought one of these images of Bardot s...
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Modern 1950s Portrait 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 Portrait 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 22"...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Laying, Hands on Face, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r13_11 -- 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 devo...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn with Curlers, Front, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn with Curlers, Front, c8_13 – Photographed for Life in 1953, part of Audrey Hepburn's nightly ritual was a shampoo given at the studio. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24"...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Applies Lipstick in Mirror, Backstage at Ondine, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Backstage at Ondine, 54_0330c_33, 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Eyes Closed, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Close – Out take from the photo essay for the December 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey Hepburn is seen with costume designer Edith Head. Imag...
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Modern 1950s Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Balenciaga, Green Skirt, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Green Skirt -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE at the Couture Salon of Cristobal Balenciaga. The source f...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Picasso with Bettina and Umbrella, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Picasso with Bettina and Umbrella -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his Fashion debut by clowning around with an umbrella. T...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Elizabeth Taylor in Frills, Portrait with Bare Shoulder, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Taylor in Frills, Portrait with Bare Shoulder -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Washes Car, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Washes Car, c15_29 -- 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 22" x 32" (for 24"...
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Modern 1950s Portrait 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 22" x 32" (for 24" ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Grace Kelly Pensive, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Grace Kelly Pensive -- Grace Kelly, later Princess Grace of Monaco, was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954. Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints ar...
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Modern 1950s Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Balenciaga, Green Skirt, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Green Skirt -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE at the Couture Salon of Cristobal Balenciaga. The source f...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey on Set of Sabrina, Practices Lines, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey on Set of Sabrina, Practices Lines, CU, audrey_03, 1953 -- Photographed on the set of Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn is reviewing her lines. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" pa...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c14_35 -- 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 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" pape...
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Modern 1950s Portrait 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 Portrait 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 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 Portrait 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 Portrait 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 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" p...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn at Home, Heron Day Bed, Looks Down, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r18_4 -- 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Staring, Center Frame, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn 54_0309a_e – 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 Portrait 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 Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn at Home, Heron Day Bed, Glances Away, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r19_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 international issue of Life magazine. 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. Black and white photograph of Audrey Hepburn...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r20_2 -- 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 Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

Materials

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 Portrait 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 Portrait 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 Portrait 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 Portrait 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 Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Smiling, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn r21_10 -- 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 Portrait 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 Portrait 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 Portrait 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

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