Slim Aarons 'Polo Prince'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly for society publications photographing "at...
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Slim Aarons 'Polo Prince'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly for society publications photographing "at...
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Slim Aarons 'Polo Prince'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Polo Prince 1985 C print 12 x 12 inches Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity August 1985, Charles, Prince of Wales, after playing polo for th...
C Print
Slim Aarons, Polo Party
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly for society publications photographing "attr...
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Slim Aarons, Polo Party, 1981 (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Slim Aarons, 'Polo Match' Midcentury Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A polo match in play, Argentina, December 1990. Slim Aarons Polo Match 1990 C print (Printed later) Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of au...
C Print
Slim Aarons, 'Polo Match' Midcentury Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Competitors in a polo match, Argentina, December 1990. Slim Aarons Polo Match 1990 C print (Printed later) Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificat...
C Print
Slim Aarons, 'Polo World Cup' Midcentury Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
The Polo World Cup at St Moritz, February 1989. Slim Aarons Polo World Cup 1989 C print (Printed later) Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of...
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Slim Aarons, Polo Party, 1981 (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Left to right: Adam Butler, Reutie Butler Shober, Jorie and Michael Butler Kent, Paul Butler and Geoffrey Kent. Slim Aarons Polo Party, 1981 Lambda Print 4 sizes available Slim Aaro...
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Slim Aarons, Polo Party, 1981 (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Left to right: Adam Butler, Reutie Butler Shober, Jorie and Michael Butler Kent, Paul Butler and Geoffrey Kent. Slim Aarons Polo Party, 1981 Lambda Print 4 sizes available Slim Aaro...
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Slim Aarons 'Polo Prince' Prince Charles
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons, an acclaimed fine art photographer, is synonymous with images of mid-20th century luxury, glamour, and jet-set lifestyle.
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NEW Slim Aarons 'Polo Player Close Up' Mid-century Modern
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A close-up portrait shot of a polo player in Palm Beach, Florida, 1977. Slim Aarons Polo Player Close Up 1970 C-Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with ...
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NEW Slim Aarons 'Polo Player Close Up' Mid-century Modern
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A close-up portrait shot of a polo player in Palm Beach, Florida, 1977. Slim Aarons Polo Player Close Up 1970 C-Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with ...
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Slim Aarons 'Polo At Cowdray Park' (Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
In the background are the ruins of Cowdray House. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly for society publications photographing "attractive people doing attractive things in attract...
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$3,900
Slim Aarons 'Polo Party' 1981 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
$5,400
Polo Match C Print by Slim Aarons, Estate Signed, Edition of 150
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Competitors in a polo match, Argentina, December 1990. Slim Aarons Polo Match 1990 C print (Printed later) Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificat...
C Print
Polo People 1990 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Polo People 1990 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Spectators and a competitor in a polo match, Argentina, December 1990. 20 x 30" inches / 51 x 61 cm paper size Estate Stamped Collec...
Archival Pigment
Polo Gear 1990 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Polo Gear 1990 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped A group of polo players with their equipment, Argentina, December 1990. 12 x 16" inches / 30 x 41 cm paper size Estate Stamped Collect...
Archival Pigment
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Match - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
Polo Party 1981 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Polo Party 1981 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s foremost polo families, with his son, daughter, grandchildren and son-in-law, Palm Beach, Apr...
Archival Pigment
Polo Party Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Polo Party 1981 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s foremost polo families, with his son, daughter, grandchildren and son-...
Archival Pigment
Polo Gear Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Polo Gear A group of polo players with their equipment, Argentina, December 1990. 20 x 24" - paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo by Slim Aarons Printed...
Archival Pigment, Color
Polo People Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Polo People Spectators and a competitor in a polo match, Argentina, December 1990. 16×20 inches - paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo by Slim Aarons Pri...
Archival Pigment, Color
French Polo Crowd 1950 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
French Polo Crowd 1950 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped A group of spectators at a polo match, France, circa 1950. 50 x 50" inches / 127 x 127 cm paper size Estate Stamped Collection...
Silver Gelatin
French Polo Crowd Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
French Polo Crowd 1950 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A group of spectators at a polo match, France, circa 1950.
Silver Gelatin
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
Polo Party 1981 Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
'Polo Match' 1990 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
'Polo Gear' 1990 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
'Polo Match' 1990 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
Polo World Cup Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Color, Archival Pigment
Slim Aarons - Boca Raton Polo Set - Estate Stamped
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Match 1990- Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
'Polo Party' 1981 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Color, Archival Pigment
'Polo Party' 1981 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
Polo At Cowdray Park Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Polo At Cowdray Park 1985 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Three people sitting on a red Mercedes convertible watch polo players in action at Cowdray Park, West S...
Archival Pigment
Slim Aarons Estate Print - French Polo Crowd 1950 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$4,200
Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Polo Party 1981 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
About Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was the preeminent chronicler of high society, capturing the world’s elite in sun-drenched luxury from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Archival Pigment
Polo In Buenos Aires (Between Chukkers, 1990) by Slim Aarons
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
There is no grandstand and no ceremony: the picture catches four seconds of open play on a country ground, which is where most Argentine polo is actually played. Slim Aarons (1916–2...
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Polo In Buenos Aires (Between Chukkers, 1990) by Slim Aarons
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
There is no grandstand and no ceremony: the picture catches four seconds of open play on a country ground, which is where most Argentine polo is actually played. Slim Aarons (1916–2...
C Print
Polo In Buenos Aires (Between Chukkers, 1990) by Slim Aarons
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
There is no grandstand and no ceremony: the picture catches four seconds of open play on a country ground, which is where most Argentine polo is actually played. Slim Aarons (1916–2...
C Print
Polo In Buenos Aires (Between Chukkers, 1990) by Slim Aarons
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
There is no grandstand and no ceremony: the picture catches four seconds of open play on a country ground, which is where most Argentine polo is actually played. Slim Aarons (1916–2...
C Print
NEW Slim Aarons 'Palm Beach Polo' Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo 1964 C-Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the Slim Aarons estate We are excited to rel...
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NEW Slim Aarons 'Palm Beach Polo' Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo 1964 C-Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the Slim Aarons estate We are excited to rel...
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NEW Slim Aarons 'Palm Beach Polo Match' Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Match 1964 C-Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the Slim Aarons estate We are excited ...
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NEW Slim Aarons 'Palm Beach Polo Match' Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Match 1964 C-Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the Slim Aarons estate We are excited ...
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Polo In Buenos Aires C-Type Print, Slim Aarons Estate-Stamped, Edition of 150
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
For more than a decade, IFAC Arts has placed Slim Aarons photographs in private collections worldwide.
C Print
Polo In Buenos Aires C-Type Print, Slim Aarons Estate-Stamped, Edition of 150
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
For more than a decade, IFAC Arts has placed Slim Aarons photographs in private collections worldwide.
C Print
Polo In Buenos Aires C-Type Print, Slim Aarons Estate-Stamped, Edition of 150
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
For more than a decade, IFAC Arts has placed Slim Aarons photographs in private collections worldwide.
C Print
Spot The Ball 1960 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Spot The Ball 1960 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped A polo match at the Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, Massachusetts.
Archival Pigment
Spot the Ball, 1960 - Limited Edition Slim Aarons Estate Stamped C-Type Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
"Spot the Ball" is a beautiful Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type print by 20th Century photographer Slim Aarons. A polo match takes place at the Myopia Hunt Club in Ham...
Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital
French Polo Crowd
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A group of spectators at a polo match, France, circa 1950. Slim Aarons French Polo Crowd Black and White Photography Slim Aarons Estate Edition Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aaro...
Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram
French Polo Crowd
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A group of spectators at a polo match, France, circa 1950. Slim Aarons French Polo Crowd Black and White Photography Slim Aarons Estate Edition Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aaro...
Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram
French Polo Crowd
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A group of spectators at a polo match, France, circa 1950. Slim Aarons French Polo Crowd Black and White Photography Slim Aarons Estate Edition Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aaro...
Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram
Polo Match, Argentina
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly for society publications photographing att...
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French Polo Crowd (1950) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
French Polo Crowd (1950) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) A group of spectators at a polo match, France, circa 1950.
Black and White, Archival Pigment
$3,600
Polo Gear, Argentina, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early-1990s photograph, taken by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a group of polo players with their equipment in Argentina.
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$3,000
Polo Gear, Argentina, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early-1990s photograph, taken by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a group of polo players with their equipment in Argentina.
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$1,800
Polo Gear, Argentina, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early-1990s photograph, taken by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a group of polo players with their equipment in Argentina.
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Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Party 1981 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s foremost polo families, with his son, daughter, grandchildren and son-in-law, Palm Beach,...
C Print, Color
Sold
H 40 in W 40 in
'French Polo Crowd' 1950 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Print- Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'French Polo Crowd' 1950 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Print- Oversize A group of spectators at a polo match, France, circa 1950.
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Polo Prince
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Polo Prince 1985 C print 12 x 12 inches Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity August 1985, Charles, Prince of Wales, after playing polo for th...
C Print
Spot the Ball, Myopia Hunt Club
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Spot the Ball, Myopia Hunt Club, 1960 Chromogenic print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. 1960. A polo match at t...
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Slim Aarons, The Race Meeting
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Riders and an official in the paddock at a country race meeting, Kenya, 1958. Race Meeting 1958, printed later C-Type Print Estate-stamped and hand-numbered in ink on the recto. Ed...
C Print
$3,600
H 20 in W 24 in
You Look Wonderful Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
You Look Wonderful 1990: Alpine ski champion Max Rieger on the balcony of a villa in Gudari, in the Caucasus mountains,Georgia. With him is Meg O'Neil dressed in ski suit designed b...
Color, Archival Pigment
Slim Aarons 'Newport Tennis Week'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Newport Tennis Week 1953 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: A view from the umbrella boxes towards the t...
C Print
Patrick Lichfield, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
September 1968: Patrick, Earl of Lichfield, with a friend in Capri, Italy. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity included Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons ...
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Slim Aarons 'Henley Regatta'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Henley Regatta 1955 Chromogenic Lambda Print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. The Henley Regatta at Henley-on-Tham...
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Spot The Ball
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1960: A polo match at the Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, Massachusetts. The club was so named because of the near-sightedness of its original members. 30 x 40 inches $3350 20 x ...
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The Fullers Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
The Fullers May 1970: Alvin and Lilly Fuller outside their new home in Palm Beach, Florida, pose with their fashionable European sports car, the Mercedes 190SL. 16×16 inches paper...
Archival Pigment, Color
$3,600
H 20 in W 24 in
Henley Regatta Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Henley Regatta The Henley Regatta at Henley-on-Thames on the River Thames, circa 1955. 20 x 24" - paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo by Slim Aarons Pr...
Archival Pigment, Color
Patrick Lichfield, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
September 1968: Patrick, Earl of Lichfield, with a friend in Capri, Italy. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity included Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons ...
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Spot The Ball
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1960: A polo match at the Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, Massachusetts. The club was so named because of the near-sightedness of its original members. 30 x 40 inches $3350 20 x ...
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Patrick Lichfield, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
September 1968: Patrick, Earl of Lichfield, with a friend in Capri, Italy. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity included Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons ...
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No Transport Problems Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
No Transport Problems Mrs Woolworth Donahue with car and bicycles on her motor yacht, ‘Hartline’, 1980. 30x40 inches / 76 x 102 cm paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition t...
Color, Archival Pigment
Spot The Ball
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1960: A polo match at the Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, Massachusetts. The club was so named because of the near-sightedness of its original members. 30 x 40 inches $3350 20 x ...
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Royal Winner, HM Queen Elizabeth II
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Royal Winner, Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth II 1955 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. ...
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Slim Aarons 'Tennis Guests'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Guests 1953 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Michael Canfield and Jacqueline Bouvier...
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.
Find a collection of vintage Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.
Color photography evokes emotion that can bring a viewer into the scene. It can transport one to faraway places or back into the past.
The first color photograph, taken in 1861, was more of an exercise in science than art. Photographer Thomas Sutton and physicist James Clerk Maxwell used three separate exposures of a tartan ribbon — filtered through red, green and blue — and composited them into a single image, resulting in the first multicolor representation of an object.
Before this innovation, photographs were often tinted by hand. By the 1890s, color photography processes were introduced based on that 1860s experiment. In the early 20th century, autochromes brought color photography to a commercial audience.
Now color photography is widely available, with these historic photographs documenting moments and scenes that are still vivid generations later. Photographers in the 20th and 21st centuries have offered new perspectives in the evolving field of modern color photography with gripping portraiture, snow-capped landscapes, stunning architecture and lots more.
In the voluminous collection of photography on 1stDibs, find vibrant full-color images by Slim Aarons, Helen Levitt, Gordon Parks, Stefanie Schneider, Steve McCurry and other artists. Bring visual interest to any corner of your home with color photography — introduce a salon-style gallery hang or another arrangement that best fits your space.