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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 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" 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

Kennedy, John with Jackie in PInk, Yellow Room, RAP Book Cover, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Cover Reel Art Kennedy Book nb_115d -- A portrait of Jackie and JFK. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Model Kouka wears Novia while Standing, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Photographed by Mark Shaw for McCall's November 1962 issue, socialite Lee Radziwill, younger sister of Jacqueline Kennedy, is considered a great style icon. Radziwill continues to be...
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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

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

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 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 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

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

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 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). Al...
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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 on Bicycle, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey on Bicycle, 1953 -- Photographed for the December 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey Hepburn rides a bike from the makeup department to the set where filming began at 9 o'clock. Image...
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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 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 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" 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 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" p...
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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

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

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 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22"...
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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 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Eye Sparkle, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v4. 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 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 Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Eye Sparkle, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v4. 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 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 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" p...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Eye Sparkle, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v4. 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...
Category

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 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...
Category

Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

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...
Category

Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

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...
Category

Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

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...
Category

Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Joan Miro in Studio, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955 -- Miro's "in progress" work sits around him. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44" x 54" 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 portrait in color of Joan Miro. He sits on a wooden stool in his studio. He is wearing a green long-sleeve shirt with grey pants and grey shoes...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud wearing Desses Dahlias, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud in Desses with Dahlias -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Joan Miro at Work in Studio, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Miro Close Up, at Work, 1955 -- Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955. Miro is shown working on his current piece. Image size ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Joan Miro Portrait in Blue, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Miro Portrait in Blue, Vertical 1955 -- Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955. This LIFE story fe...
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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

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 Writes at Desk in Window, Head Down, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Writes at Desk in Window, Head Down, 1957 -- Coco Chanel was photographed for LIFE in 1957 at the age of 74 during her “comeback.” She had retired in 1938, a rich woman w...
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Modern 1950s Portrait 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 ph...
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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

Coco Chanel Writes at Desk in Window, Head Down, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Writes at Desk in Window, Head Down, 1957 -- Coco Chanel was photographed for LIFE in 1957 at the age of 74 during her “comeback.” She had retired in 1938, a rich woman w...
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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

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 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

Coco Chanel Writes at Desk in Window, Head Down, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Writes at Desk in Window, Head Down, 1957 -- Coco Chanel was photographed for LIFE in 1957 at the age of 74 during her “comeback.” She had retired in 1938, a rich woman w...
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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 in Her Dressing Room, Knee Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c16_15 – 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 Portrait 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 Portrait 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 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

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 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints ar...
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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 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, 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 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 on Striped Sofa, Applies Lipstick, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r16_4 -- 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 at Home, Heron Day Bed, Glances, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r18_6 -- 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 internati...
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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

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