Dior Coq au Vin Ensemble, Paris, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
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Dior Coq au Vin Ensemble, Paris, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953 -- Photographed in 1953 at the Pont Alexandre by Mark Shaw for Life, this image is an outtake from an article titled "The First 13 Diors."
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Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953 -- Photographed in 1953 at the Pont Alexandre by Mark Shaw for Life, this image is an outtake from an article titled "The First 13 Diors."
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Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953 -- Photographed in 1953 at the Pont Alexandre by Mark Shaw for Life, this image is an outtake from an article titled "The First 13 Diors."
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Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953 -- Photographed in 1953 at the Pont Alexandre by Mark Shaw for Life, this image is an outtake from an article titled "The First 13 Diors."
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Cool, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior Coq au Vin Ensemble, Paris, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior Coq au Vin Ensemble, Paris, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Model Vamps in Black Suit, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Model Vamps in Black Suit, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Cool, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Cool, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Cool, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Cool, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, H-Line, Touching Fur Hat, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Nico in Gray Dior Day Dress, 1960 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Alla in Artamene with Eric, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Nico in Gray Dior Day Dress, 1960 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Alla in Artamene with Eric, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Nico in Gray Dior Day Dress, 1960 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Alla in Armanene with Eric, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Dior, H-Line, Touching Fur Hat, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, H-Line, Touching Fur Hat, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Warm, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Warm, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Warm, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Warm, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Designers' Homes, Dolores Guinness in Black Lace Dior, Warm, 1959 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Dior, St. Laurent's Mask with Lola Dress, 1958 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, St. Laurent's Mask with Lola Dress, 1958 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, St. Laurent's Mask with Lola Dress, 1958 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Black Dress at Miss Luling's, 1960 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Dior, Odile Wears Pink Cuba Dress, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Black Dress at Miss Luling's, 1960 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Black Dress at Miss Luling's, 1960 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Black Dress at Miss Luling's, 1960 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Black Dress at Miss Luling's, 1960 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Dior, Odile Wears Pink Cuba Dress, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Odile Wears Pink Cuba Dress, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Alla in Croque-mitaine with Seamstress, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Dior, Mauvette in Lace with Buyer, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Alla in Croque-Mitaine, Seated, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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$2,500
Designer's Homes, Model in Pink Dior, Peeking, 1958 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Coat with Bucket Hat, 1960 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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$1,100
Designer's Homes, Model in Pink Dior, Peeking, 1958 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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$4,800
Designer's Homes, Model in Pink Dior, Peeking, 1958 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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$6,600
Designer's Homes, Model in Pink Dior, Peeking, 1958 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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$1,500
Designer's Homes, Model in Pink Dior, Peeking, 1958 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Dior, Alla in Croque-mitaine with Seated, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Alla in Croque-mitaine with Seated, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Mauvette in Lace with Buyer, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Alla in Croque-mitaine with Seamstress, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Dior, Mauvette in Lace with Buyer, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Mauvette in Lace with Buyer, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Dior, Alla in Croque-mitaine with Seamstress, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Dior, Mauvette in Lace with Buyer, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Coat with Bucket Hat, 1960 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Coat with Bucket Hat, 1960 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Coat with Bucket Hat, 1960 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Designer's Homes, Dior Coat with Bucket Hat, 1960 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
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.
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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.
Just as if you were bringing paintings, prints or drawings into your space as part of the decor, there are many ways to arrange your figurative photography. Large photos can be statement pieces in a room. Smaller photographs can be placed on bookcases or on compact wall spaces to add an artistic element to a living room or a bedroom.
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