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Modern Portrait Photography

MODERN STYLE

The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
Marilyn in the Black and White Scarf
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Marilyn in the black and white scarf Bern Stern Print on photo paper Inkjet technique Paper dimension: 48 X 33 cms Photo dimension: 43 X 25.4 10...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Inkjet

New York
Located in Denton, TX
Signed by Elliott Erwitt. Gelatin silver print, 20 x 24 in. Born to Russian parents in Paris in 1928, Elliott Erwitt spent his childhood in Milan, Italy, b...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Photograph on Movie Set, 32/75
Located in New Orleans, LA
Marilyn Monroe’s status as an enduring figure of glamour made her one of the most famous figures in American history. Of all the images shot of the incomparable movie star, the most ...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Marilyn Monroe, 1954 from Getty Archive
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. Taken from the world’s largest photographic archive, (Hulton Archive and Getty...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

Saks Fifth Avenue by Slim Aarons - Limited Edition Fashion Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Digital, Black and White

Skiers in Vermont, 1962 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

'Golfing Pals' (1977) - Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Located in London, GB
Golfing Pals (1977) - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print (Photo By Slim Aarons) At the 16th hole on Pebble Beach golf course, singer and film star Bi...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, C Print

Karl Kling, Mercedes W196, Grand Prix of France, Reims, France
Located in Denton, TX
Karl Kling, Mercedes W196, Grand Prix of France, Reims, France, 1955 Gelatin silver print Paper size: 16 x 20 in., Image size: 11 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. Signed in black ink on print margin...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kids with Circus Poster, NYC
Located in Denton, TX
Signed in black ink on print margin. Signed in pencil on print verso. Paper size: 14 x 11 in. Image size: 13 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. Morris Engel was an American street photographer and ci...
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1940s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Harlem (Three Cowboys)
Located in Denton, TX
John Albok Harlem (Three Cowboys), 1938 Vintage gelatin silver print, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. Titled in pencil on mount margin. Signed and dated by John Albok in pencil, artist stamp in bl...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Frida in Pink and Green Blouse
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 30 Titled, dated, numbered and signed by Nickolas Muray's Estate Nickolas Muray Photo Archives. Paper size: 22 x 18 in., Image size: 13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. "Muray and Kahlo w...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Carbon Pigment

Robert Taylor
Located in Denton, TX
Edition 46/250 Signed and numbered in black ink on print margin.
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sylva Koscina - Vintage Photo - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sylva Koscina - Vintage Photo is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1970s. Good conditions. Sylva Koscina is considered one of the be...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

'Shaken Not Stirred' 1968
Located in London, GB
'Shaken Not Stirred' by Peter Ruck 1968 Silver Gelatin Print English actor Roger Moore, downs a Martini, 17th July 1968. Moore has recently been awarded his second Bravo Otto award...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Untitled, from Women are Beautiful Portfolio (Woman/Car)
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 80 Signed, numbered and misc. notations by Garry Winogrand From the Women are Beautiful Portfolio Garry Winogrand was an American photographer from New York. He is known for his extensive documentation of American life.. Winogrand was the recipient of the various Guggenheim Fellowships and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. His work is included in the George Eastman Museum, Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Center for Creative Photography...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bahamas Speed Week - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Photograph
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. Currency fluctuations may cause the price to change. This is a contemporary print from the Getty Archive using Slim Aarons negatives. All prints feature a Slim Aarons blindstamp, and are accompanied by a Slim Aarons Certificate of Authentication issued by Getty. 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "Bahamas Speed Week...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Digital, C Print, Color, Photographic Paper

Poolside Pairs by Slim Aarons - Limited Edition Glamour Portrait Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. Currency fluctuations may cause the price to change. This is a contemporary print from the Getty Archive using Slim Aarons negatives. All prints feature a Slim Aarons blindstamp, and are accompanied by a Slim Aarons Certificate of Authentication issued by Getty. 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Please note that as part of the Estate's Collection, the price of this Stamped image will increase by 15% once it reaches edition 75/150, by a further 30% from edition 100/150, and a further 45% from edition 145/150. "Poolside...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital

Vintage Silver Gelatin Magnum Press Photo Eve Arnold Marilyn Monroe Photograph
Located in Surfside, FL
Marilyn Monroe Vintage press photo. Photographer Eve Arnold for Magnum Photos. 1962 printed later. (I believe in the early 80's) Eve Arnold, OBE...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Jerry Hall in feathered Dior, 1975'
Located in New York, NY
Jerry Hall is photographed wearing a one-shouldered satin column dress and feathered coat by Dior during a British Vogue photoshoot at the Palace of Versailles. The image, taken Sept...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Deborah Harris in a mermaid's tail, 1990'
Located in New York, NY
Deborah Harris is photographed on location in Malaysia wearing a custom-designed mermaid’s tail by Bob Mackie for Town & Country in February of 1990. This story was photographer Norm...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Rachel Fitzgerald on BBC, 1953'
Located in New York, NY
Model Rachel Fitzgerald for Vogue’s ‘Export Book’ story featuring BBC, June 1953. Rachel Fitzgerald on BBC, 1953 Silver gelatin print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on ve...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Nena and the Sphinx, 1960'
Located in New York, NY
American fashion model Nena von Schlebrügge by George John Villiamy’s faux-Egyptian sphinx at the Victoria Embankment in London. She wears a hat by Rudolf with jewels from Presents o...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Ingrid Boulting at Lacock Abbey. Vogue, July 1970'
Located in New York, NY
Ingrid Boulting wearing a dress from Suliman at Bond Street Fashion Market. Photographed at Lacock Abbey, former home of the nineteenth-century photographic pioneer William Henry Fox...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Marisa Berenson in a feather hat, 1966'
Located in New York, NY
Marisa Berenson is photographed wearing a feather hat for a 1966 issue of Vogue magazine. Yves Saint Laurent dubbed her "the girl of the Seventies". Marisa Berenson in a feather hat...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Montgomery Clift in New York, 1952'
Located in New York, NY
American actor Montgomery Clift photographed in New York for British Vogue, November 1952. Montgomery Clift in New York, 1952 Silver gelatin print Estate stamped and numbered editio...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Katherine Pastrie, Tahiti, 1960'
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson captures Katherine Pastrie on the beach in Tahiti, 1960 Katherine Pastrie, Tahiti, 1960 Silver gelatin print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Celia Hammond in Goggles for Queen Magazine, 1964'
Located in New York, NY
Celia Hammond is photographed by Norman Parkinson wearing goggles and a headdress made of silk chiffon for Queen magazine in 1964. Hammond became a favorite model of Parkinson's and ...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Filmmaker John Huston at Elstree Studios, 1955'
Located in New York, NY
American film director, screenwriter and actor John Huston, photographed during the filming of his film 'Moby Dick' at Elstree Studios, 1955. Filmmaker John Huston at Elstree Studio...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'For ballerinas on the beach and in the swim, 1939'
Located in New York, NY
Fashion model Pamela Minchin photographed on the Isle of Wight wearing Fortnum and Mason’s dark burgundy Lastex satin swimsuit with ballet skirt, Harper’s Bazaar, July 1939. 'For ba...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Fiona Campbell-Walter for Vogue, July 1951'
Located in New York, NY
Fiona Campbell-Walter (later Baroness Thyssen) on an English beach wearing an Estrava coat with a raffia hat from Eaton. British Vogue, July 1951 Fiona Campbell-Walter for Vogue, Ju...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Fashion by Dilkusha and Paquin, for Harper’s Bazaar, 1937'
Located in New York, NY
Early in Parkinson's fashion career shooting designs by Dilkusha and Paquin, for Harper’s Bazaar, August, 1937 Fashion by Dilkusha and Paquin, for Harper’s Bazaar, 1937 Silver gelat...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Iman at King Peter's Bay in Tobago for Vogue, 1976'
Located in New York, NY
Somali-American fashion model and actress Iman at King Peter’s Bay, Tobago wearing a Krizia jumpsuit. British Vogue magazine, May 1976. Iman in Krizia jum...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Enid Boulting at Barry Craig's studio. Vogue, April 1950'
Located in New York, NY
Enid Boulting wearing Charles Creed’s “Florentine” black and bronze brocade plunge neck dress and Tabu perfume by Dana. Photograph taken at Barry Craig’s...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Paris Drama, Jean Patchett wearing Balenciaga, Vogue 1950'
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson captures Paris Drama, Jean Patchett wearing Balenciaga, Vogue Magazine, 1950 Jean Patchett wearing Balenciaga, Vogue, 1950 C print Estate stamped and numbered editi...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Angele Delanghe and Mattli dresses for Vogue, October 1948'
Located in New York, NY
Orange star-dotted net dress from Fortnum & Mason by Angele Delanghe and a teal blue off-the-shoulder strapless dress by Mattli. British Vogue, October 1948 Angele Delanghe and Matt...
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1940s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Apollonia on Bird Island, Seychelles. Vogue, 1971'
Located in New York, NY
Apollonia van Ravenstein on Bird Island, Seychelles wearing a dress by Mrs Caswell for Angela at Rosie Nice, Kensington Antique Market with a Herbert Johnson straw hat and jewelry by...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Katherine Pastrie and a Gustav Klimt painting. Vogue, 1965'
Located in New York, NY
Katherine Pastrie in front of a Gustav Klimt’s painting Life and Death, wearing a Cardin dress with make-up by Carita and hair by Prisca of Carita. British Vogue, 1 September 1965. ...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Régine Debrise wearing Balenciaga. American Vogue, 1950'
Located in New York, NY
Régine Debrise photographed at the Carlyle Hotel in New York wearing a taffeta Balenciaga gown. American Vogue, 15 October 1950 Régine Debrise wearing Balenciaga. American Vogue, Oc...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Apollonia van Ravenstein in Barbados. Vogue, July 1973'
Located in New York, NY
Apollonia van Ravenstein at the Crane Beach Hotel in Barbados wearing a Jane Cattlin swimsuit with a Charles Batten hat, chiffon scarf from Liberty and Saint Laurent Rive Gauche sand...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Nicky Samuel Waymouth at home in Chelsea, 1972'
Located in New York, NY
Fashion model Nicola Samuel Waymouth at home in Chelsea wearing a tulip-print chiffon dress by Ossie Clark. British Vogue, December 1972. Nicky Samuel Waymouth at home in Chelsea, 1...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Clio Goldsmith in Tobago for Vogue, April 1975'
Located in New York, NY
Clio Goldsmith in Tobago for British Vogue, 15 April 1975 Clio Goldsmith in Tobago for Vogue, April 1975 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with certificate ...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Iman posing with Lucas Samaras’ sculpture, 1982'
Located in New York, NY
Iman poses with Lucas Samaras’ sculpture Stiff Box #12 at the Patrick Lannan Foundation near Palm Beach, Florida in 1982. A muse of the designers Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Calv...
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Jerry Hall in Jamaica, 1975'
Located in New York, NY
Jerry Hall at Montego Bay, Jamaica wearing Juvena makeup with fashion by Walter Albini and Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, 1975 Jerry Hall in Jamaica, 1975 C print Estate stamped and num...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Iman at King Peter's Bay in Tobago for Vogue, 1976'
Located in New York, NY
Somali-American fashion model and actress Iman at King Peter’s Bay, Tobago wearing a Mexicana dress made from Liberty fabric. British Vogue magazine, May 1...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Terri May for Town & Country magazine, 1987'
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson Terri May for Town & Country magazine, 1987 Terri May for Town & Country magazine, 1987 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with certificate ...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Duchess of Feria, 1982'
Located in New York, NY
Nati Abascal, the Duchess of Feria, photographed with her black stallion ‘Idle Ruler’ in Barbados for Town & Country magazine, in 1982. Duchess of Feria, 1982 C print Estate stamped...
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Elizabeth Taylor and her Shih Tzu dog, 1972'
Located in New York, NY
British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor wearing a wig designed by Michael Rasser to match her Shih Tzu dog, Mariposa. Cover story for ‘Woman’ magazine on December 9, 1972. Elizabe...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Jan de Villeneuve at Monument Valley, Vogue January 1971'
Located in New York, NY
Jan Ward, now Jan de Villeneuve, wearing a dress by Jean Muir, photographed in Monument Valley between Arizona and Utah. British Vogue, January 1971. Jan de Villeneuve at Monument V...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Katherine Pastrie in Mexico for Vogue, July 1966'
Located in New York, NY
Katherine Pastrie wearing Ken Scott pyjamas from Fortnum & Mason with tissue flowers handmade by the family firm Jesus Tamayo. Photographed in Mexico for British Vogue, January 1966....
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Iman for Vogue Italia, 1976'
Located in New York, NY
Iman poses in a monochrome Valentino suit, cape, and headdress surrounded by ornate pillows for Vogue Italia in March of 1976. A muse of the designers Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler,...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Actress Maud Adams, Vogue, August 1964'
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson Actress Maud Adams, Vogue, August, 1964 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with certificate of authenticity Norman Parkinson (1913-1990) was...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Norman Parkinson 'Jerry Hall in feathered Dior, 1975'
Located in New York, NY
Jerry Hall is photographed wearing a one-shouldered satin column dress and feathered coat by Dior during a British Vogue photoshoot at the Palace of Versailles. The image, taken Sept...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Zandra Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
Lucille Khornak (American), "Zandra Rhodes", Black and White Screen Print on Harmon Paper, 16 x 20, Late 20th Century, Edition of 50. Hand signed by Lucille Khornak Available sizes:...
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film

James Deann At A Car Rally - Oversize Limited Print
Located in London, GB
James Dean At A Car Rally 1955 (colorised) by Frank Worth paper size 40 x 60 inches / 101 x 152 cm edition of 6 only in this size Archival pigment print unframed Note other si...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Monte Mano by Slim Aarons - Limited Edition Nude Sunbathing Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Marilyn in the slanted scarf
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Marilyn in the Slanted Scarf Bern Stern print on photo paper inkjet technique paper dimension: 48 X 33 cms photo dimension: 25.4 X 25.4 cms 50 copies phot...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Inkjet

Beauty and the Beast by Slim Aarons - Limited Edition Society Portraiture
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print

Modern portrait photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Modern portrait photography available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mark Shaw, Slim Aarons, Terry O'Neill, and Kevin Westenberg. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Photographic Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Modern portrait photography, so small editions measuring 0.63 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $152,896, while the average work sells for $1,806.

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