1920's Backdrop, Three White Cocktail Dresses, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three White Cocktail Dresses -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three White Cocktail Dresses, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three White Cocktail Dresses -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three White Cocktail Dresses, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three White Cocktail Dresses -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three White Cocktail Dresses, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three White Cocktail Dresses -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three White Cocktail Dresses, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three White Cocktail Dresses -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.Orange amere ensemble adjusted to Yellow, Spring-Summer 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.Orange amere ensemble adjusted to Yellow, Spring-Summer 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in an Orange Amere Ensemble.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in an Orange Amere Ensemble.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in an Orange Amere Ensemble.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.Orange amere ensemble adjusted to Yellow, Spring-Summer 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.Orange amere ensemble adjusted to Yellow, Spring-Summer 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in an Orange Amere Ensemble.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in an Orange Amere Ensemble.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.Orange amere ensemble adjusted to Yellow, Spring-Summer 1961.
Giclée
1920’s Backdrop, Two Models Blue and Pink by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Backdrop Dior Two Models in Blue and Pink, 1961 -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920’s Backdrop, Two Models Blue and Pink by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Backdrop Dior Two Models in Blue and Pink, 1961 -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920’s Backdrop, Two Models Blue and Pink by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Backdrop Dior Two Models in Blue and Pink, 1961 -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920’s Backdrop, Two Models Blue and Pink by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Backdrop Dior Two Models in Blue and Pink, 1961 -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920’s Backdrop, Two Models Blue and Pink by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Backdrop Dior Two Models in Blue and Pink, 1961 -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Minidresses Seated, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Minidresses Seated, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Minidresses Seated, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Minidresses Seated, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Black Gowns, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Black Gowns -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Black Gowns, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Black Gowns -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Two Girls in Yellow and Red by Nina Ricci, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Two Girls in Yellow and Red -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Two Girls in Yellow and Red by Nina Ricci, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Two Girls in Yellow and Red -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Two Girls in Yellow and Red by Nina Ricci, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Two Girls in Yellow and Red -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Two Girls in Yellow and Red by Nina Ricci, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Two Girls in Yellow and Red -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Two Girls in Yellow and Red by Nina Ricci, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Two Girls in Yellow and Red -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography in color of a model. Its a close-up shot of a model in a black hat.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography in color of a model. Its a close-up shot of a model in a black hat.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography in color of a model. Its a close-up shot of a model in a black hat.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography in color of a model. Its a close-up shot of a model in a black hat.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography in color of a model. Its a close-up shot of a model in a black hat.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Girls Lounge, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Girls Lounge -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Black Gowns, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Black Gowns -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Black Gowns, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Black Gowns -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Black Gowns, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Black Gowns -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Girls Lounge, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Girls Lounge -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Girls Lounge, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Girls Lounge -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci.
Giclée
1920's Backdrop, Three Girls Lounge, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Girls Lounge -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci.
Giclée
Visiting Las Vegas, 1962
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Andres, born in 1905 in Germany, began his photography career in 1920 and was one of the pioneers to use a Leica camera.
Black and White
Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Utah-Arizona border 1962
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Andres, born in 1905 in Germany, began his photography career in 1920 and was one of the pioneers to use a Leica camera.
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Gondolier at the Rialto Bridge, Venice, 1950s
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Erich Andres, born in Germany in 1905 and passing away in 1992, started his photography career in 1920 and was one of the early adopters of the Leica camera.
Black and White
Zion National Park, Utah, 1968.
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Andres, born in 1905 in Germany, began his photography career in 1920 and was one of the pioneers to use a Leica camera.
Black and White
Gondolas Beneath the Bridge of Sighs: Venice in the 1950s.
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Erich Andres, born in Germany in 1905 and passing away in 1992, started his photography career in 1920 and was one of the early adopters of the Leica camera.
Black and White
VW Beetle on the road in San Francisco, 1950s
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Andres, born in 1905 in Germany, began his photography career in 1920 and was one of the pioneers to use a Leica camera.
Black and White
Roadtrip around the Utah-Arizona borderline and Lake Powell, 1960s
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Andres, born in 1905 in Germany, began his photography career in 1920 and was one of the pioneers to use a Leica camera.
Black and White
Unavailable
H 19.49 in W 15.56 in
Helmut Newton (1920 - 2004) From The Big Nude Series CAMILLA, Signed, Print.
By Helmut Newton
Located in Littlehampton, West Sussex
Medium: Signed In Blue Ink, Helmut Newton. Photography Print Reference Number: 088/27/1500 Helmut Newton Newton was born on October 31, 1920, in Berlin, Germany.
1920's Backdrop, Three Minidresses Seated, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line.
Giclée
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H 21.37 in W 15.51 in
Helmut Newton, 'Big Nude III: Henrietta', Signed Original Silver Gelatin Print
By Helmut Newton
Located in Park City, UT
Helmut Newton, 'Big Nude III: Henrietta', 1980 Signed Original Silver Gelatin Print. Black and White Photography / Contemporary Photography HELMUT NEWTON (1920–2004) Big Nude III: ...
Silver Gelatin
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H 24 in W 20 in
Helmut Newton, 'Big Nude III: Henrietta', Signed Original Silver Gelatin Print
By Helmut Newton
Located in Park City, UT
Helmut Newton, 'Big Nude III: Henrietta', 1980 Signed Original Silver Gelatin Print. Black and White Photography / Contemporary Photography HELMUT NEWTON (1920–2004) Big Nude III: ...
Silver Gelatin
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H 20.1 in W 16.1 in
Helmut Newton, 'Rue Aubriot' 1975 Signed Original Silver Gelatin Print.
By Helmut Newton
Located in Park City, UT
Helmut Newton, 'Rue Aubriot', 1975, Signed Original Silver Gelatin Print. Black and White Photography / Contemporary Photography HELMUT NEWTON (1920–2004) Yves St.
Silver Gelatin
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H 24 in W 20 in
Helmut Newton, 'Sie Kommen' 1981, Original Silver Gelatin Print
By Helmut Newton
Located in Park City, UT
Helmut Newton, 'Sie Kommen' 1981, Original Silver Gelatin Print Black and White Photography / Contemporary Art Photography HELMUT NEWTON (1920–2004) Sie Kommen (Nude) Paris, 1981 Si...
Silver Gelatin
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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