$5,400
H 40 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons 'Cannon Drive' 1952 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Silver Gelatin
$4,200
H 30 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons 'Luxury Dining' 1955 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Silver Gelatin
$4,200
H 30 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons 'Snorkelling' 1954 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Color
$4,200
H 30 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons 'Snorkelling' 1954 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Color
$5,700
H 48 in W 48 in
'Verbier Vacation' Slim Aarons Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print is unframed however we
C Print
$4,200
H 30 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons 'New England Skiing' 1955 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Silver Gelatin
$2,500
H 20 in W 20 in
Slim Aarons 'Patsy Pulitzer' 1955 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Silver Gelatin
$4,500
H 48 in W 48 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Pulitzer On The Beach - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$2,500
H 20 in W 20 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Edition - Liz Pringle Refreshments in Jamaica
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Silver Gelatin
$5,700
H 48 in W 48 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Las Vegas Luxury - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
, Las Vegas, 1954. Slim Aarons silver gelatine fibre based print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$5,400
H 40 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Pulitzer On The Beach - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
dealer shipping to yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$5,400
H 40 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - New England Skiing 1955 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$5,400
H 40 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Louis Armstrong Dinner Jazz 1949
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$3,350
H 30 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Jamaica Sea Sailing 1953 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$3,900
H 30 in W 20 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - NY Apartments 1953 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print is unframed however we
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$4,200
H 40 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Park Avenue 1953 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
City. Slim Aarons silver gelatine fibre based print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate Edition
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$4,200
H 30 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons 'Spectators At Lord’s' 1955 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of
Silver Gelatin
$4,200
H 30 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Palm Beach Arts Festival
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print is unframed however we
Color, C Print
$3,600
H 20 in W 20 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Edition - Liz Pringle Refreshments in Jamaica
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Silver Gelatin
$4,200
H 30 in W 30 in
'Las Vegas Luxury' 1954 Slim Aarons Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of
Silver Gelatin
$4,200
H 30 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons 'The Carlton Hotel' 1955 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Silver Gelatin
$3,950
H 40 in W 60 in
Slim Aarons 'Poolside In Arizona' 1973 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Color
$3,000
H 30 in W 20 in
Slim Aarons 'Hotel du Cap' 1976 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
C Print, Color
$4,200
H 40 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Spectators At Lord's 1955 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print is unframed however we
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$5,400
H 40 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons Original Estate Print - Las Vegas Luxury 1954 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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H 40 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Digging For Clams 1960 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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H 30 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Digging For Clams 1960 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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H 40 in W 60 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Kaufmann Desert House - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
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Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Neo-Classical Pool 1985
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Limited to 150 Only per
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Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Neo-Classical Pool 1985
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
dealer shipping to yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons
C Print, Color
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H 30 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons 'Pulitzer On The Beach' 1955 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Silver Gelatin
$3,000
H 30 in W 20 in
Slim Aarons 'Junior Skier (New England Skiing)' 1955 Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of
Silver Gelatin
$3,600
H 20 in W 20 in
Slim Aarons 'Seaplane At Palm Beach' 1955 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
dealer shipping to yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons
Silver Gelatin
$4,200
H 30 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons 'Henley Royal Regatta' 1955 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print is unframed however we
Color
$2,500
H 20 in W 24 in
Slim Aarons 'Monte Carlo Beach Club' 1970 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print
Color
$3,350
H 40 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Pulitzer On The Beach 1955 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$3,350
H 40 in W 30 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Pool On Amalfi Coast 1984 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
dealer shipping to yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons
C Print, Color
$3,000
H 30 in W 20 in
Slim Aarons 'Funk In Tuscany' 1969 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Funk In Tuscany' 1969 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print Italian fashion designer, model
Color
$2,500
H 24 in W 20 in
Slim Aarons 'C.Z. Guest With Her Great Dane' 1955 Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'C.Z. Guest With Her Great Dane' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print The swimming pool
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Slim Aarons 'Leisure in Antibes', framed
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of
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Slim Aarons Bermuda Harbour c1974 Framed Color Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
/4 page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974 View from the Bermudiana
Color
$450
H 14.38 in W 11.13 in
Slim Aarons Philip Van Rensselaer c1974 Framed Color Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974
Color
$750
H 14.25 in W 21.25 in
Slim Aarons Acapulco Villa c1974 Framed Color Double Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
double page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974 The classic Mexican home of
Color
$750
H 14.25 in W 21.25 in
Slim Aarons California Estate c1974 Framed Color Double Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
double page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974 The former George Newhall
Color
Ice Hockey Framed Print by Slim Aarons, 1992
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York City, NY
Framed print by Slim Aarons, depicting an ice hockey game. Photographed in 1992, printed after.
Paper
Slim Aarons, Carlton Hotel (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lambda Print Slim Aarons Estate Edition Framing options available 60 x 60 inches $5100 48 x 48 inches
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Slim Aarons 'Zermatt Skiing'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Zermatt Skiing 1968 C print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with
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Slim Aarons 'Polo Prince'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons
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Slim Aarons 'Polo Prince'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons
Lambda
$750
H 14.25 in W 21.25 in
Slim Aarons Stocking Island Bahamas c1974 Framed Color Double Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
double page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974 Forms George Town Exuma's
Color
$750
H 14 in W 21.25 in
Slim Aarons Kings Of Hollywood c1974 Framed Color Double Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
double page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974 Clark Gable, Van Heflin
Color
$450
H 14.38 in W 11.13 in
Slim Aarons Lucius Beebe At The Palace Hotel c1974 Framed Color Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974
Color
$750
H 14.38 in W 11.13 in
Slim Aarons W. Clifford Klenk Hog Island Bahamas c1974 Framed Color Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974
Color
$450
H 14.25 in W 11 in
Slim Aarons 'Alice Topping at Ned McLean's Pool' c1974 Framed Color Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974
Color
$750
H 14.25 in W 21.25 in
Slim Aarons Biltmore Country Club Estate Phoenix c1974 Framed Color Double Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
double page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974 Mrs. Donald Harrington in
Color
Slim Aarons 'Ursula Pacelli in Venice'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the Slim Aarons estate. Ursula Pacelli poses at the
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H 14.38 in W 11.13 in
Slim Aarons Luncheon On The Lawn In Newport c1974 Framed Color Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974 At James M. Becks' estate
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1955 Slim Aarons Estate Photograph "CZ's House" by, Slim Aarons
By Slim Aarons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
protective glass and a silver mirrored frame. Aarons, Slim (1916-2016) Slim Arrons mantra, ‘Attractive
Glass, Mirror, Paper
Skiing Waiters, (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Park City, UT
Slim Aarons, Skiing Waiters Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of
C Print, Lambda
Unavailable
H 1.5 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
1968 Slim Aarons Photograph "Donald Leas Palm Beach" Estate Stamped LE 2/150
By Slim Aarons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
frame. Printed by Getty Images (2013) from the Slim Aarons estate and original film negative-London
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H 43.5 in W 63.5 in D 1.5 in
Porto Rotondo Slim Aaron's Repro Print Professionally Framed Lacquer Palm Beach
By Slim Aarons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Porto Rotondo slim Aaron's archival paper repro print that has been professionally framed
Lacquer
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H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Photo Danger Banker Signed Slim Aarons Rockefeller
By Slim Aarons
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
by Slim Aarons, circa 1955. In excellent condition, 1950s. The dimensions of the frame are 27.5" W x
Paper
Poolside Glamour
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This is framed in a simple white gallery frame, in stock. Slim Aarons Poolside Glamour 40x60 inches
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H 48 in W 48 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Seaplane At Palm Beach - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print is unframed however we offer a full framing service
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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H 48 in W 48 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - New England Skiing 1955 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
shipping to yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate
Black and White, Archival Pigment
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H 40 in W 60 in
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Villa Del Balbianello
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
shipping to yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate
C Print, Color
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Oberon's Lunch 1966 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
star is second from the right facing the camera. Circa 1966. Slim Aarons Chromogenic C print Printed
C Print, Color
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H 40 in W 60 in
Slim Aarons 'Skiing Holiday' 1950 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Limited to 150
C Print
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H 40 in W 60 in
Slim Aarons 'Sea Drive' 1967 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
shipping to yourself or your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate
C Print
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H 20 in W 24 in
Kings Of Hollywood Slim Aarons Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
photographs from Slim Aarons * Framing : this print is unframed however we offer a full framing service
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'Palm Springs Party' 1970 Slim Aarons Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
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C Print, Color
Slim Aarons Picnic At Snowmass c1974 Framed Color Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974
Color
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H 60 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons 'Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Printed Later) 60 x 40 inches Slim Aarons Estate Edition Framing options available Over the course of a
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H 20 in W 16 in
Slim Aarons 'Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
included. Printed later. Eden Roc Pool, 1976 (Printed Later) Slim Aarons Estate Edition Framing options
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'Verbier Vacation' Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked
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Slim Aarons 'Pussyfooting (Dee Hartford)'
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from the estate. Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. Slim Aarons Pussyfooting
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H 14.38 in W 11.13 in
Slim Aarons C.Z. Guest At Villa Artemis In Palm Beach c1974 Framed Color Plate
By Slim Aarons
Located in Bristol, CT
page from Slim Aarons' iconic book "A Wonderful Time" published 1974 One of the great Plam Beach pools
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H 16 in W 16 in
Lake Tahoe Trip, Estate Edition Photograph, Red, Green, White Canoes Zephyr Cove
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slim Aarons Estate Edition Printed Later Framing options available Over the course of a career lasting
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H 24 in W 24 in
Lake Tahoe Trip, Estate Edition Photograph, Red, Green, White Canoes Zephyr Cove
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slim Aarons Estate Edition Printed Later Framing options available Over the course of a career lasting
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1959 Slim Aarons Giclee Photograph "Beauty & The Beast" Framed
By Slim Schramm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Slim Aarons 1959 Giclée print photograph on archival paper, "Beauty & The Beast", Framed. This
Linen, Glass, Paper, Wood
Slim Aarons 'Poolside Gossip' White Wood Framed Print & Mount 66x98cm
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons 'Poolside Gossip' White Wood Framed Print & Mount Poolside Gossip taken by the society
1950'S Slim Aarons Photograph "Lily Pons"-Framed
By Slim Aarons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1957 Slim Aarons Estate release photograph of French soprano, Lily Pons (1898-1976) on the back of
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H 25 in W 29 in D 2 in
"Snowmass Picnic"" By Slim Aarons, Estate Stamped & Limited, 20x24" Framed
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
and stamped by The Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Mounted in White Frame
Archival Paper, C Print
50'S Estate Signed Slim Aarons "Delores Del Rio" LE Photograph, Framed
By Slim Aarons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Slim Aarons Estate signed & numbered LE, "Delored Del Rio". photograph-framed. American
Glass, Wood, Paper
Porto Rotondo
By Slim Aarons
Located in Park City, UT
Pleasure yachts moored in a sandy cove at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, July 1990. (Photo by Slim Aarons/
Archival Pigment
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.
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