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Sirio Maccioni at Le Cirque, New York
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
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Barbara Hutton, Venice
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
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The Good Life
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Guest and her son Alexander and dog at the pool at their home Villa Artemis in Palm Beach Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and hous...
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Sea Drive
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Sea Drive, 1967: Film producer Kevin McClory takes his wife Bobo Segrist and their family for a drive in an “Amphicar” across the harbour at Nassau Staley-Wise Gallery offers photog...
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Scone Madam?
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1960: Afternoon tea round the pool on a cold day at the home of interior decorator James Pendleton in Beverly Hills Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the S...
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My Toy
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
My Toy, April 1982: Member of the 'Jolly Club', Gabriele D'Annunzio, Prince Di Montenevoso at Vallelonga with his red Lola racing car Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints ...
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Comte d'Arcangues
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Comte d'Arcangues, 1986: Michel, Comte d'Arcangues, against a wall of Servres and Compagnie de Indes porcelains at his Chateau d'Arcangues, Biarritz, France Staley-Wise Gallery offe...
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Rothschild Home
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Rothschild Home, 1980: The Rothschild family round the pool at their home the villa Santa Margarita reputed to be the most beautiful house in Marbella Staley-Wise Gallery offers pho...
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Von Furstenbergs
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
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The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, New York
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
Silver Gelatin
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To Any Lengths
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
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Mara Lane At The Sands
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
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Gloria Swanson awaiting the results of the Academy Award, New York
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
Silver Gelatin
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Charles (Lucky) Luciano, Sicily, Italy
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
Silver Gelatin
'Shaken Not Stirred' 1968
By Peter Ruck
Located in London, GB
We ship regularly using Fedex Express services EDGE Prints offers premium quality photographic prints from the Getty Images Archive. All photographs are printed and authorized by...
Black and White, Archival Pigment
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Beauty And The Beast
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Beauty And The Beast, 1959: Lady Daphne Cameron (Mrs George Cameron) on a tiger skin rug in the trophy room at socialite Laddie Sanford's home, Palm Beach Staley-Wise Gallery offers...
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Le Comte de Paris with his wife the Comtesse, the Manoir du Coeur Volant, 1956
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
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Park Avenue Party, New York
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
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'Shaken Not Stirred' 1968
By Peter Ruck
Located in London, GB
We ship regularly using Fedex Express services EDGE Prints offers premium quality photographic prints from the Getty Images Archive. All photographs are printed and authorized by...
Black and White, Archival Pigment
'Shaken Not Stirred' 1968
By Peter Ruck
Located in London, GB
We ship regularly using Fedex Express services EDGE Prints offers premium quality photographic prints from the Getty Images Archive. All photographs are printed and authorized by...
Black and White, Archival Pigment
'Skiing In Vail' *newly added* SLIM AARONS ESTATE Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
We offer premium quality photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive owned and housed by Getty Images. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Getty Images Gallery, Lo...
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Cabot Family
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
., and her children, Henry Bromfield Cabot III, Camilla Foote Cabot, and Andrew Hull Cabot, in the driveway of the Cabot home, Rollingstones, Manchester, New Hampshire Staley-Wise G...
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Transport Buffs
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Transport Buffs, 1976: A helicopter and two motor boats adorn the deck of a luxury yacht where Iowan businessman Roy J Carver and the Prince de Polignac are chatting in Monte Carlo h...
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Carl Sandburg, Chicago Historical Society Museum
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
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California Sports Car Club Air Show (1965) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Shedenhelm/The Enthusiast Network via Getty Images/Getty Images) UNITED STATES - JUNE 08: 1965 California Sports Car Club Air Show.
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Fulham Football Fan's Fashion silver gelatin limited edition print
Located in London, GB
(Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images Archive London) Prints are produced as silver gelatine fibre prints, numbered and stamped by the Getty Images Archive Limited t...
Silver Gelatin
Dublin Crowd (1920) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Dublin Crowd (1920) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Walshe/Getty Images) After signing the Treaty establishing the Free State, Irish politician and Sinn Fein leader Michael ...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
"Spiral Staircase" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Spiral Staircase" by Fox Photos May 1937: The spiral staircase at St Paul's Cathedral, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) Unframed Paper Size: 24" x 20'' (inches) Printed...
Black and White
Getty Christmas, 1979 - Midcentury Modern Slim Aarons
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Spanning six decades of a lifestyle many dream of but few experience. Held at the Getty Images Hulton Archive, expert darkroom work on the originals allows us to print his images up ...
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'Shaken Not Stirred' 1968 Baryta Print
By Peter Ruck
Located in London, GB
We ship regularly using Fedex Express services EDGE Prints offers premium quality photographic prints from the Getty Images Archive. All photographs are printed and authorised by...
Black and White, Archival Pigment
Slim Aarons Ski Triptych - Verbier, Gstaad, Snowmass
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Ski Triptych - Verbier, Gstaad, Kitzbuhel Snowmass Picnic, 1967 50 x 50" Lounging in Verbier, 1964 40 x 60" Lounging in Gstaad, 1961 40 x 60" Estate signature stamped...
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Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
McPhedran/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali throws bare-handed punches in the ring while in training for his fight against Brian London, London, E...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
McPhedran/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali throws bare-handed punches in the ring while in training for his fight against Brian London, London, E...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'Conca dei Marini' Capri Slim Aarons Estate Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Galerie Prints offers premium quality photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive owned and housed by Getty Images. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Getty Image...
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Yacht Holiday - Slim Aarons - 20th century color photography - Nudes
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Galerie Prints offers premium quality photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive owned and housed by Getty Images. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Getty Image...
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Slim Aarons 'Conca dei Marini' Capri Estate Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Galerie Prints offers premium quality photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive owned and housed by Getty Images. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Getty Image...
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New England Skiing
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
All photographs are printed and authorised by the Getty Images Gallery, London. Prints signed by Slim Aarons may also be available.
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Slim Aarons Bahamas Speed Week
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
The entire Slim Aarons Collection is available at IFAC Arts in collaboration with the Slim Aarons Estate and Getty Images Gallery London.
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Monumental Mixed Media Painting Bill and Hilary Clinton "Sweet Embrace"
Located in Miami, FL
The original photo was taken by Paul Richardson, photographer for Getty Images.
Canvas, Wood, Paper
Brigitte Bardot On Set 1966 Large Oversize Print
By Jim Gray
Located in London, GB
Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images Archive London Unframed Paper Size: 30" x 30'' (inches) Printed 2026 Archival Pigment Print Certificate of authenticity pro...
Color, Archival Pigment
Slim Aarons Phil Richards Pool
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
The entire Slim Aarons Collection is available at IFAC Arts in collaboration with the Slim Aarons Estate and Getty Images Gallery London.
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Slim Aarons 'Saint-Tropez Street' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
All photographs are printed and authorized by Getty Images Gallery, London. Expert darkroom work on the original negatives allow us to print his images up to the largest photographic...
Lambda
Marianne Faithfull Portrait
Located in London, GB
(Photo by David Redfern / Getty Images Archive) Large 20x20" inches / 51 x 51 cm paper size Archive stamped unframed Framing options available on request Ships from London Eng...
Archival Pigment
'Pool On Amalfi Coast' Italy (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Galerie Prints offers premium quality photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive owned and housed by Getty Images. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Getty Image...
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'Pool On Amalfi Coast' Italy (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Galerie Prints offers premium quality photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive owned and housed by Getty Images. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Getty Image...
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'Skiing Holiday' Slim Aarons 20th century color photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Seller offers premium quality photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive owned and housed by Getty Images. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Getty Images Galler...
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Skiing Holiday - Slim Aarons - Gstaad - 20th century colour photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Seller offers premium quality photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive owned and housed by Getty Images. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Getty Images Galler...
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'Derby Spectator' Giant Oversize Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Printed later 2026 GALERIE PRINTS works directly with various Archives & Collections, including the beautiful Getty Images Archive & darkrooms and with photographers directly.
Archival Pigment
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Pleated Silk Runway Dress S/S 2001
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Runway provenance confirmed via Getty Images press photography from Paris Fashion Week.
$1,250
Michael Caine Punch - Oversize 20th century black and white photography
By Stephan C Archetti
Located in London, GB
(Photo By Stephan C Archetti) issued by the Getty Images Archive & Darkroom London.
Silver Gelatin
Cafe De Flore (1948) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Cafe De Flore (1948) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images) Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 16x16'' Printed 2020 S...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Slim Aarons 'Saint-Tropez Street' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
All photographs are printed and authorized by Getty Images Gallery, London. Expert darkroom work on the original negatives allow us to print his images up to the largest photographic...
Lambda
'Derby Spectator' Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Printed later 2020 GALERIE PRINTS works directly with various Archives & Collections, including the beautiful Getty Images Archive & darkrooms and with photographers directly.
Silver Gelatin
'Derby Spectator' Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Printed later 2020 GALERIE PRINTS works directly with various Archives & Collections, including the beautiful Getty Images Archive & darkrooms and with photographers directly.
Silver Gelatin
'Derby Spectator' Limited Edition Oversize Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Printed later 2020 GALERIE PRINTS works directly with various Archives & Collections, including the beautiful Getty Images Archive & darkrooms and with photographers directly.
Silver Gelatin
'Derby Spectator' Limited Edition Oversize Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Printed later 2020 GALERIE PRINTS works directly with various Archives & Collections, including the beautiful Getty Images Archive & darkrooms and with photographers directly.
Silver Gelatin
'Derby Spectator' Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Printed later 2020 GALERIE PRINTS works directly with various Archives & Collections, including the beautiful Getty Images Archive & darkrooms and with photographers directly.
Silver Gelatin
American photographer Slim Aarons captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Palm Beach, as well as other luxurious settings around the globe.
Committed to eschewing makeup and artificial lighting, Aarons created images that are at once candid and polished, combining the relaxed posture of his subjects, who trusted him to document their lives, with the visual sharpness of a seasoned art director. Having gotten his start taking pictures for the U.S. military magazine Yank during World War II, he contributed over the course of his career to Life, Town and Country and Holiday magazines and published several books.
Aarons was born in Manhattan in 1916. He joined the army at 18, shooting military maneuvers at West Point before serving as a combat photographer, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. After the war, he moved to California and began snapping socialites and movie stars.
In the 1950s, Aarons opened a bureau for Life magazine in Rome, where he took pictures capturing the postwar scene. He was always able to win the trust of his elite subjects, who saw him as close to a peer, rather than a paparazzo.
In a 2002 interview with The Independent, Aarons remarked, ''I knew everyone. They would invite me to one of their parties because they knew I wouldn't hurt them. I was one of them.'' This access allowed him to document the rich and famous with their guard down, reading newspapers and magazines, talking on the phone, relaxing by the pool, and chatting with friends. The 1957 photograph The Kings of Hollywood, for example, which won him wide acclaim, shows Clark Gable, Van Heflin, Gary Cooper and Jimmy Stewart laughing together as they celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Many of Aarons’s best-known images involve games and sports. In the 1972 Poolside Backgammon, two young women play the board game of the title against the backdrop of a majestic Acapulco estate. In 1958’s Cannes Watersports, a couple attempts to glide across the Golfe de la Napoule on Jet Skis, one expertly and one hanging on for dear life. And in Penthouse Pool, shot in Athens in 1961, a young woman wearing a yellow bathing cap smiles coyly at the camera, surrounded by friends and brightly colored seat cushions, with the Acropolis faintly visible in the background.
Among Aarons’s books are 1974’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life, and its 2003 sequel, Once Upon a Time. His final book, A Place in the Sun, was published in 2005, one year before his death.
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The first permanent image created by a camera — which materialized during the 1820s — is attributed to Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. The French inventor was on to something for sure. Kodak introduced roll film in the 1880s, allowing photography to become more democratic, although cameras wouldn’t be universally accessible until several decades later.
Digital photographic techniques, software, smartphone cameras and social-networking platforms such as Instagram have made it even easier in the modern era for budding photographers to capture the world around them as well as disseminate their images far and wide.
What might leading figures of visual art such as Andy Warhol have done with these tools at their disposal?
Today, when we aren’t looking at the digital photos that inundate us on our phones, we look to the past to celebrate the photographers who have broken rules as well as records — provocative and prolific artists like Horst P. Horst, Lillian Bassman and Helmut Newton, who altered the face of fashion and portrait photography; visionary documentary photographers such as Gordon Parks, whose best-known work was guided by social justice; and pioneers of street photography such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, who shot for revolutionary travel magazines like Holiday with the likes of globetrotting society lensman Slim Aarons.
Find photographers you may not know in Introspective and The Study — where you’ll read about Berenice Abbott, who positioned herself atop skyscrapers for the perfect shot, or “conceptual artist-adventurer” Charles Lindsay, whose work combines scientific rigor with artistic expression, or Massimo Listri, known for his epic interiors of opulent Old World libraries. Photographer Jeannette Montgomery Barron was given a Kodak camera as a child. Later, she shot on Polaroid film before buying her first 35mm camera in her teens. Barron's stunning portraits of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Warhol and other artists chronicle a crucial chapter of New York’s cultural history.
Throughout the past two centuries, photographers have used their medium to create expressive work that has resonated for generations. Shop a voluminous collection of this powerful fine photography on 1stDibs. Search by photographer to find the perfect piece for your living room wall, or spend some time with the work organized under various categories, such as landscape photography, nude photography and more.