Dior, model with Jean-Claude Donati, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Giclée
Dior, model with Jean-Claude Donati, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
Giclée
Dior, model Kouka Wears Hymenee, Side, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
Giclée
Dior, model Kouka Wears Hymenee, Side, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
Giclée
Dior, model Kouka Wears Hymenee, Side, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
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Dior, model wearing Enigme Blue Coat, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
Giclée
Mod Girl, Dior Three Hoods, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo
Giclée
Designer's Homes, Dior Pink Suit, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on
Giclée
Designer's Homes, Dior Pink Suit, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on
Giclée
Dior, model wearing Enigme Blue Coat, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
Giclée
Dior, model wearing Enigme Blue Coat, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
Giclée
Designer's Homes, Dior Pink Suit, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on
Giclée
Mod Girl, Dior Three Hoods, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo
Giclée
Mod Girl, Dior Three Hoods, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo
Giclée
Mod Girl, Dior Three Hoods, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo
Giclée
Mod Girl, Dior Three Hoods, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo
Giclée
Designer's Homes, Dior Pink Suit, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on
Giclée
Designer's Homes, Dior Pink Suit, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on
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Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior
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Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior
Giclée
Grey Dior Outside Paris Louvre Metro, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
outside the Louvre Metro station was photographed by Mark Shaw in Paris in 1957 for LIFE magazine's
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Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior
Giclée
Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior
Giclée
Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior
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Dior, model wearing Gai Paris Ensemble, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
Giclée
Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon
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Dior, model wearing Gai Paris Ensemble, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
Giclée
Dior, model wearing Gai Paris Ensemble, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book
Giclée
Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon
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Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon
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Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon
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Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon
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Grey Dior Outside Paris Louvre Metro, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
outside the Louvre Metro station was photographed by Mark Shaw in Paris in 1957 for LIFE magazine's
Giclée
Grey Dior Outside Paris Louvre Metro, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
outside the Louvre Metro station was photographed by Mark Shaw in Paris in 1957 for LIFE magazine's
Giclée
Dior, Theatre de France, Peach Dress, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Dior Book Theatre de France, 1960 -- From pages 164/165 in Mark Shaw's book Dior Glamour. Model is
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Salon Dior Man Agog Red Gown, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior couture show in Paris in 1954. Image size is 32" x 48" (for 36" x 52" paper size). All Mark
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Salon Dior Man Agog Red Gown, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior couture show in Paris in 1954. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark
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Salon Dior Man Agog Red Gown, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is
Giclée
Salon Dior Man Agog Red Gown, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior couture show in Paris in 1954. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark
Giclée
Dior, Theatre de France, Peach Dress, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Dior Book Theatre de France, 1960 -- From pages 164/165 in Mark Shaw's book Dior Glamour. Model is
Giclée
Dior, Theatre de France, Peach Dress, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Dior Book Theatre de France, 1960 -- From pages 164/165 in Mark Shaw's book Dior Glamour. Model is
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Dior, Marie-Therese Wears Belle Helene, 1953.
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print
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Elizabeth Taylor in Dior Yellow Chiffon, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
second time Mark Shaw had photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the magazine. She is pictured here wearing
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Elizabeth Taylor in Dior Yellow Chiffon, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
second time Mark Shaw had photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the magazine. She is pictured here wearing
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Elizabeth Taylor in Dior Yellow Chiffon, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
second time Mark Shaw had photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the magazine. She is pictured here wearing
Giclée
Elizabeth Taylor in Dior Yellow Chiffon, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
second time Mark Shaw had photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the magazine. She is pictured here wearing
Giclée
Elizabeth Taylor in Dior Yellow Chiffon, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
second time Mark Shaw had photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the magazine. She is pictured here wearing
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Dior, Marie-Therese Wears Belle Helene, 1953.
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print
Giclée
Dior, Model Wears Tokyo for Buyers, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is
Giclée
Designers’ Homes, Dior Gray Suit Smoking, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
model is wearing a Dior day ensemble. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw
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Designers’ Homes, Dior Gray Suit Smoking, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
model is wearing a Dior day ensemble. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw
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Designers’ Homes, Dior Gray Suit Smoking, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
model is wearing a Dior day ensemble. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw
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Designers’ Homes, Dior Gray Suit Smoking, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
model is wearing a Dior day ensemble. Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw
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Dior, Model Wears Tokyo for Buyers, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is
Giclée
Dior, Model Wears Tokyo for Buyers, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print
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Dior, Silver Sequin Dress at Night, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each
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Dior, Silver Sequin Dress at Night, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each
Giclée
Dior, Silver Sequin Dress at Night, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each
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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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Life becomes art in figurative photography. Shared moments are captured and history is recorded in images of people and their lives.
Figurative photography is often used to describe a kind of photography in which people are the subject. Early black and white photography of people can be a glimpse into a past century — witness the celebrated work of photographers such as Ansel Adams or lesser-known artists like Berenice Abbott, for example. The cultural and social standards of the time are captured in these figurative photographs.
Mid-century photos might show the life and fashions of the day, sometimes with the shared thread of humanity, joy and love. Indeed, figurative photographs can be a source of inspiration and wonder, speaking of common life experiences and beauty. Vintage photos of celebrities and iconic actors can be valuable keepsakes as snapshots of a bygone era.
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